At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise supply chains to support delivery requirements in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join KBR, a leader in innovative science and engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative work environment with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by developing high-performing supply chains in critical sectors.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain management, ideally in regulated industries.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
Role Summary
As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for developing, managing and optimising a programme supply chain to ensure specialist suppliers, resources and services are available to support delivery requirements. Working collaboratively with clients, delivery partners and suppliers, you will help establish a high-performing supply chain capable of operating effectively within a highly regulated and secure environment.
Responsibilities
- Supply Chain Development & Management
- Develop and maintain an integrated supply chain aligned to programme delivery requirements.
- Support implementation of supply chain strategy and supplier relationship frameworks.
- Supplier Engagement & Collaboration
- Act as a key interface between programme teams and the supplier community.
- Organise and facilitate supplier forums, collaboration events and focus groups.
- Work across multiple delivery partners to create a joined-up supplier community.
- Work with security, commercial and operational teams to streamline supplier access processes.
- Support procurement pipeline development, supplier capacity planning and market engagement activities.
- Supplier Performance & Governance
- Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs.
- Maintain performance dashboards and provide governance reporting, risk updates and supply chain insights.
Experience
You will bring extensive experience in supply chain, procurement or supplier management, ideally gained within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, defence, infrastructure or other security-sensitive environments. You will have a proven track record of mobilising suppliers, managing supplier relationships and performance, and working collaboratively across multiple organisations and stakeholder groups. A strong understanding of procurement planning, supplier governance and NEC4 contracts is essential, along with the ability to operate effectively in complex environments where quality, compliance and delivery are critical to success.
Qualifications
Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Commercial Management or Business Management.
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Summary
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom
Type: Full time
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Supply Chain Projects Manager in Guildford, Surrey employer: KBR
KBR is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing employees with the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects while driving commercial success. With a hybrid working model, employees enjoy flexibility and a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development, particularly in the vibrant London/South East region. The company prioritises employee well-being and offers competitive benefits, making it an attractive place for those seeking rewarding careers in contract management and strategy.
