Assistant Manager Supply Chain

We have an exciting new opportunity for a motivated Assistant Supply Chain Manager within our Construction South business. With offices in Weybridge, Farnborough and Dartford, we deliver projects across multiple sectors within the Southern England and South London Boroughs regions.

As the successful candidate, you will report into our highly experienced Supply Chain Manager and work with our teams across pre-construction, delivery and aftercare to assist in the development and management of our supply chain partners, ensuring they meet our current and future business needs. If you have strong negotiation and influencing skills, an operational drive and the ability to adapt to change, then this could be the right role for you. You will be commercially astute with the ability to engage and influence at all levels, you must be passionate to drive value and quality of product. You will ideally have worked in a similar role within the construction sector, but not necessarily. Alternatively, you may already work in a different role within construction, but have a passion to transfer your skills and knowledge into a supply chain based role.

• Minimum BTEC or Level 3 equivalent
• Proven experience of supply chain management and procurement within commercial construction
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence multiple internal and external stakeholders
• A problem solving mindset to review and improve processes
• Solid verbal communication skills
• Work well as part of a wider multi-functional team

• Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Management, Construction Management, Commercial Management or a relevant discipline.
• Working towards membership of a related professional body e.g. CIPS or CIOB.
• Good working knowledge of the construction industry.
• Knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015 and other relevant legislation and policy in relation to public procurement.

Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability-confident employer.

With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Construction is changing, and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!

Willmott Dixon has just been awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.