Head of Supply Chain & Procurement

HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking a Head of Supply Chain & Procurement. This is a 2 year PAYE contract role based at Barrow-in-Furness.

Key Role Deliverables:

Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership

• Provide functional leadership across all SCM activities (contracting, procurement, logistics, inventory)
• Lead and deliver an integrated SCM strategy aligned with company objectives and control frameworks
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term SCM plans supporting business priorities
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation by adopting best practices

Contract Management & Governance

• Ensure robust contract governance, reporting, and controls across the portfolio
• Ensure effective operation of governance structures
• Assure due diligence on major contractors pre- and post-award
• Oversee contract performance, reporting, and controls across spend, duration, and milestones
• Manage disputes, claims, and contractual risks to protect business interests

Supplier & Risk Management

• Manage risk, ensuring alignment with spend, duration, and key milestones
• Ensure robust due diligence on contractors pre- and post-award
• Maintain the supply chain risk register and manage supplier onboarding
• Monitor supplier performance and intervene using KPI-driven insights

Performance, Audit & Compliance

• Track SCM performance using KPIs and data-driven insights
• Act as primary interface for audits, ensuring actions are closed and embedded
• Maintain compliance with governance, regulatory, and internal frameworks

Stakeholder Engagement & Capability Building

• Deliver training on SCM policies and processes to stakeholders
• Act as a key interface across business functions to ensure alignment
• Support consistent and effective stakeholder engagement across SCM activities

Technical Skills:

• Strong legal and regulatory understanding of the upstream environment
• Experience of successfully leading SCM teams and organisations in support of an onshore & offshore upstream business
• Deep experience of contracting, procurement, contract management, logistics and inventory management in a comparable upstream business context
• Seasoned negotiator with a track record in successfully leading the delivery of complex deals
• Expertise in SCM governance and the application of risk-based controls
• Ability to develop and adapt innovative SCM strategies and commercial solutions to best meet business needs

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified
• Relevant professional qualification preferred (e.g. MCIPS, CILT or equivalent)