Supply Chain Lead at rhi

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, ERP Systems, Supply Chain Optimization, Vendor Qualification, Bid Support, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Expediting, Customs Clearance, Audit and Assurance, Team Leadership, Project Procurement

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Overview *** CANDIDATES MUST BE CURRENTLY ELIGABLE TO WORK IN UK WITHOUT VISA ASSISTANCE*** Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain Lead will be responsible for the leadership and management of the procurement function across Transmission & Distribution leading a team of supply-chain specialists in managing the procurement for a portfolio of projects. The role includes all aspects of supplier management including identification and pre-qualification of new suppliers to enhance delivery capability, negotiation, reporting and bid support. Responsibilities Responsible for direction of the procurement function and delivery of both short and long-term business objectives Broaden clients supply chain to improve delivery capability and capacity Lead the evaluation and onboarding of new suppliers and revaluation of existing suppliers as required. Maintain Approved Vendor List (AVL). Support tendering department with provision of applicable quotes and input from suppliers Engage relevant internal stakeholders in the procurement process (Quality, HSSE, Technical) Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers optimising security and cash positions Ensure the adherence client governance controls and delegation of authorities Ensure Purchase Orders are expedited to obtain required documentation and maintain delivery dates, notifying updates to the project teams Arrange where required third party inspection agencies to attend supplier’s premises to carry out inspections Ensure third party shipping agencies are utilised where necessary to arrange appropriate customs clearance Monitor and in collaboration with site teams, ensure that the performance of each supplier is recorded together with explanations for any deviations from the performance anticipated from the contractor’s tender Identifying resource requirements within the procurement team, ensuring operational and development needs are met Promote safe working practices and always demonstrate safety leadership Qualifications *** CANDIDATES MUST BE CURRENTLY ELIGABLE TO WORK IN UK WITHOUT VISA ASSISTANCE*** 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 in: Operating under framework agreements and category agreements ERP systems Client contract requirements Supply Chain Principles and techniques Negotiating complex agreements Implementation of project supply chain processes and procedures Supplier Relationship Management Experience in audit and assurance Mobilisation of supply chain post contract award

Responsibilities

Lead the procurement function for Transmission & Distribution projects, managing a team of specialists to handle supplier identification, negotiation, and onboarding. Ensure adherence to governance controls while optimizing security and cash positions through effective commercial terms.