At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier performance and drive cost efficiencies in a dynamic supply chain environment.
- Company: Join SEED Environmental, a leader in intelligent environmental services.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and enhanced sick pay.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving procurement decisions and supplier relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in supplier management and strong negotiation skills required.
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Kentford, Newmarket (office based)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm
Salary: Competitive
About Us
SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Supply Chain Manager to join our Operations team based in Kentford, Newmarket. Reporting to the Director, this role is responsible for managing supplier and subcontractor performance across the business, driving cost efficiencies, improving commercial agreements and introducing greater structure and control throughout the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and manage the performance of existing suppliers and subcontractors across the business
- Negotiate improved pricing, discounts, rebates and commercial agreements
- Develop and maintain preferred supplier and subcontractor frameworks
- Consolidate spend and reduce duplication across the supply chain
- Introduce and manage supplier and subcontractor onboarding processes
- Establish, monitor and report on supplier and subcontractor KPIs
- Monitor supplier pricing and challenge increases where appropriate
- Work with operational teams to support commercially effective procurement decisions
- Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing schedules and performance data
- Produce management reports on expenditure, supplier performance, cost savings and improvement opportunities
- Identify new suppliers and subcontractors to improve capability, competitiveness and resilience within the supply chain
- Ensure suppliers meet required compliance, health and safety, insurance and accreditation standards
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Previous experience managing suppliers and subcontractors within a service, construction or related environment
- Strong commercial negotiation and procurement skills
- Demonstrable experience delivering measurable cost savings
- Excellent commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and margin improvement
- Experience establishing supplier performance measures and KPI frameworks
- Ability to challenge and influence both internal and external stakeholders
- Experience introducing process improvements and structure into supply chain activities
- Strong organisational, analytical and reporting skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a commercially driven individual who enjoys building strong supplier relationships while delivering tangible business improvements. The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and confident working across multiple stakeholder groups.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday, increasing to 26 days after 3 years' service and 28 days after 5 years' service
- Company pension scheme
- Death in Service benefit (2x annual salary) upon successful completion of probation
- Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme
SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Supply Chain Manager in Newmarket employer: Seed Environmental
SEED Environmental is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment that values work-life balance through our hybrid working model in Doncaster. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the environmental sector.
