Supply Chain Development Manager
Leonardo
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Lead and manage the procurement function across Wood Transmission & Distribution, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager
- Lead a team of supply-chain specialists managing procurement for a portfolio of projects
- Supplier management including identification, pre-qualification, evaluation and onboarding of new suppliers and revaluation of existing suppliers; maintain Approved Vendor List (AVL)
- Provide negotiation, reporting and bid support; negotiate commercial terms optimising Wood security and cash positions
- Support functional strategy and objectives including cost savings, working capital improvement and people development
- Identify efficiencies, drive out waste and reduce costs within the supply chain
- Support tendering with provision of applicable quotes and supplier input
- Engage internal stakeholders (Quality, HSSE, Technical) in procurement processes
- Ensure adherence to Wood governance controls and delegation of authorities
- Expedite Purchase Orders to obtain required documentation and maintain delivery dates; notify updates to project teams
- Arrange third party inspections at supplier premises where required
- Coordinate third party shipping agencies to arrange customs clearance when necessary
- Monitor supplier performance with site teams and record deviations from expected performance
- Identify procurement team resource requirements and ensure operational and development needs are met
- Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety leadership
Requirements
- Educated to ISCED Level 6 (bachelor’s degree or Equivalent) in business studies, law, engineering, quantity surveying, supply chain or similar discipline / CIPS qualified or industry equivalent
- Extensive procurement experience demonstrating results and experience leading a team of supply-chain specialists
- Previous experience operating under framework agreements and category agreements
- Experience with ERP systems
- Knowledge of client contract requirements
- Understanding of Supply Chain Principles and techniques
- Experience negotiating complex agreements
- Experience implementing project supply chain processes and procedures
- Supplier Relationship Management experience
- Experience in audit and assurance
- Experience mobilising supply chain post contract award
- Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation
- Maintains a strong network both within and outside of supply chain department
- Ability to positively maintain relationships with suppliers, clients and other disciplines
- Strategic thinker contributing to management and improvement of the overall function
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic proactive attitude providing inspiring leadership
- Ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop teams and individuals in a pressurised environment
