Head of Supply Chain Management (FM / CIPS)

Job Introduction

As Head of Supply Chain for our specific integrator model Client contract, you'll take ownership of the governance process for the Supply Chain and oversight of the operational management.

You'll have responsibility of the on-going performance; commercial and risk management of the supply chain, and identify Continuous Improvement opportunities within the supply chain, supporting the Client in the Procurement of their supply chain as necessary, including drafting any contract variations within the contract administration process.

We are proud to have been awarded an exciting new Government with a large scale portfolio and are seeking facilities management professionals, ideally with managing agent/integrator model experience  You'll also support the transformation and change management this new contract will bring, working alongside a dedicated team for the business segment

Our wealth of experience means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs.

Role Responsibility

The purpose of this role is to lead the effective delivery of the functional Supply Chain Management to the Client in a managing agent/integrator model.  You will:

• Take ownership of the category management of the supply chain and manage the sustained delivery of optimum Supplier performance to the Client’s agreed SLA’s
• In spire the Supplier partners to the Integrator model to perform to the right level and exhibit the right behaviours in support of the Client and their estate
• Take ownership for the SRM and Performance Management Plan and have oversight of all elements of the governance process
• Take ownership for building strategic relationships with the DWP and their Supply Chain that add value and are based on mutual trust
• Act as a key strategic interface between the Clients Supply Chain and other Account Management & Functional Delivery Teams
• Develop Supply Chain Strategies in line with current and emerging Client needs to provide strategic advice to the Client and Senior Leadership Team to inform their activity on the financial; risk; innovation aspects of the supply chain
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement of people, systems and processes.
• Lead, develop, manage and encourage direct reports and the wider operational team in the management of the Client’s supply chain

The Ideal Candidate

• Graduate calibre with Professional Stage CIPS qualification or equivalent relevant Professional Qualification
• Substantial Commercial leadership experience and specific relevant depth of category experience gained within a Property, Facilities Management or similar complex function within a large, matrix organisation
• Previously managed a team/team leader organisation leading on the development, review, negotiation and execution of large, complex contracts, and overseeing all commercial aspects of supplier performance and awareness of relevant compliance and regulatory requirements
• Commercial management of strategic suppliers, building positive relationships that address stakeholder strategies and ensure a culture of effective performance management
• Experience of successfully managing large, diverse teams spread over different locations, building team capability and increasing staff engagement
• Sufficient and relevant experience of solving problems by delivering solutions in an administrative; customer service; supplier related environment
• Excellent communication skills to enable the development of strong, sustainable relationships both internally and externally
• Able to influence key stakeholders towards Commercial solutions that give a balance of optimal commercial performance whilst delivering on business strategy,  including the design and delivery of initiatives that support organisation strategy
• Experienced in drafting & negotiating supplier contracts
• Understanding of “Continuous Improvement Programme” implementation with Strategic Suppliers
• Knowledge of Supplier and Customer Relationship Management tools and techniques and their application
• Knowledge and implementation of risk management strategies and processes

Package Description

£Competitive salary of DOE + benefits including car/car allowance, bonus, pension, flexible benefits scheme etc

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a Flexible Benefits Scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs which includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership, Gourmet card, private medical insurance and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave to name but a few.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.