Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager
Location: Glasgow / Central Belt
Sector: Civil Engineering | Infrastructure | MEICA
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 Or £450 - £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Type: Permanent or Freelance

We're working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit a Supply Chain Manager to support a major infrastructure and construction project in Central Scotland.

This role will play a key part in managing subcontract and materials procurement activities, ensuring supply chain performance, commercial efficiency and successful project delivery across complex infrastructure schemes.

As Supply Chain Manager, you will take responsibility for end-to-end subcontract procurement, supplier performance and supply chain strategy across live projects.

Working closely with commercial, procurement and project delivery teams, you will ensure materials and subcontract packages are delivered on time, within budget and in line with project requirements.

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Manage end-to-end subcontract procurement processes, including high-value and complex packages
• Develop procurement strategies to support project delivery and commercial objectives
• Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of works, materials and services
• Support contract negotiations and subcontract package management

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and vendors
• Monitor supplier performance and address any delivery or quality issues
• Ensure supply chain partners meet required standards and project expectations

Risk & Performance Management

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including delays, shortages and quality concerns
• Monitor and analyse supply chain KPIs and performance metrics
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain processes

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with commercial and project teams to support delivery objectives
• Support cross-functional collaboration across procurement, operations and commercial functions
• Provide reporting and updates to senior stakeholders where required

Essential

• Experience in supply chain or procurement management within construction or infrastructure
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement processes
• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC4 advantageous)
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills
• Knowledge of the Scottish construction supply chain market

Desirable

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related discipline
• CIPS Level 4 (or working towards)
• Experience working on major infrastructure or regulated sector projects
• MEICA Experience

• Competitive salary / Day Rate
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects across Scotland
• Long-term secured workload within a leading contractor environment (Minimum 5 years)
• Clear progression and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

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