Strategic Supply Chain Manager – Major Infrastructure Projects

About the role

This position leads the development of supply chain strategy for some of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes, from early bid stages through to project mobilisation. You will work closely with commercial, engineering and operational leaders to ensure the organisation can win and deliver nationally significant projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop strategic supply chain solutions that support major infrastructure bids and project delivery.
• Lead early market engagement, assessing supplier capability, capacity and innovation.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with strategic suppliers and delivery partners.
• Partner with commercial, engineering and project leadership teams to create winning bid solutions.
• Identify supply chain risks and devise mitigation strategies to improve project certainty.
• Drive supplier collaboration, performance improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion governance and best practice across all supply chain activities.
• Provide insight and reporting on supply chain readiness, risks and opportunities for senior stakeholders.

Required profile

• 5‑6+ years’ experience in strategic procurement or supply chain, preferably within major construction, infrastructure or civil engineering programmes.
• Experience working with public‑sector or regulated infrastructure clients is highly advantageous.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and driving improvement.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary £65,000‑£70,000 per annum.
• £5,700 car allowance.
• 10% performance bonus.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangement.