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.
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)
Benefits
- 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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