Strategic Supply Chain Leader – Defence Infra (Glasgow)

Company: Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Supply Chain Manager

Glasgow

A leading UK construction and infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join its expanding team supporting a major long-term defence infrastructure framework in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor delivering complex non-nuclear infrastructure projects within secure civil and military environments. The business has a strong reputation for investing in its people, delivering high-profile projects, and offering genuine long-term career progression.

The role would suit either an established Supply Chain Manager or an experienced procurement professional ready to step into a senior leadership position.

The Role

Working closely with senior operational and commercial stakeholders, you will lead subcontract and materials procurement activity across a range of infrastructure packages. You’ll manage supplier relationships, oversee procurement strategy, and ensure the successful delivery of subcontractor performance across the project lifecycle.

You will also lead a small procurement team while driving best practice, programme compliance, and supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for complex and high-value work packages
  • Manage end-to-end subcontract procurement processes in line with programme requirements
  • Lead supplier, subcontractor and vendor relationship management
  • Monitor and manage supply chain performance and KPIs
  • Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks
  • Ensure materials and subcontract packages are delivered on time, within budget and to specification
  • Work collaboratively with commercial, operational and functional teams across the project

Requirements

  • Previous experience within supply chain management in construction or infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC4 advantageous)
  • Experience procuring Civils or MEICA subcontract packages
  • Good understanding of the Scottish construction supply chain market
  • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • CIPS Level 4 qualified or working towards (preferred)
  • Degree-qualified in Supply Chain, Business or similar discipline advantageous

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on a major long-term defence infrastructure framework
  • Clear career progression within a growing procurement function
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
  • Exposure to complex, high-profile infrastructure projects

If you are looking to join a progressive contractor delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026