Senior Supply Chain Manager

Senior Procurement Manager – MEH Supply Chain | SZC Project

Location:

Bristol | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to join the MEH (Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC) Supply Chain team supporting the SZC (Sizewell

C) Project.

To deliver measurable value to SZC and MEH through strategic, effective procurement of services and equipment, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.

• Shape and refine SZC’s Acquisition Plan for MEH services and equipment.
• Lead procurement strategy development and execution.
• Manage the full ITT (Invitation to Tender) process across diverse categories.
• Develop long‑term contracting strategies and supplier performance metrics.
• Drive supplier quality improvement, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across Supply Chain teams to monitor and enhance supplier performance.
• Identify and mitigate supply market risks.
• Communicate market developments and procurement insights effectively.
• Recruit, lead, and develop a high‑performing procurement team.

• Degree and/or relevant professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contract management processes.
• Proven ability to mentor, lead teams, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with company directives, standards, and procedures.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator.
• Committed to personal and professional development in procurement.

• Humility – Shares success and works collaboratively.
• Positivity – Strives for solutions with a positive mindset.
• Respect – Values diverse perspectives.
• Clarity – Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Solidarity – Champions a “One Team” approach.

• Smart working: flexible start/finish times, up to 40% remote where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

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