Job Description
These roles would suit individuals with a technical/engineering/procurement background.
The Supply Chain Manager:
- reports to a Supply Chain Lead and is the primary point of contact for all supply chain/commercial
matters relating to a supplier/contract assigned to them.
- works closely and pro-actively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. This includes
working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a technically complex Programme.
- at all times promotes the SZC Project, its values and behaviours and ensures that SZC Project
requirements are met and successfully delivered.
- is empowered to make decisions and undertake its Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities (as
defined below) in the context described above and in accordance with delegated levels of
commitment and authority.
- Due to the phase of the SZC Project (contract formation activity is starting), for the right individual
there is scope for role growth (as responsibilities and accountabilities of the Supply Chain
Manager develop/progress as the SZC Project develops).
- Technical review of Hinkley Point C (HPC) documentation with a view to amending the documentation for the SZC programme.
Principal Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Having at all times the knowledge and being responsible for the regular reporting of topics including:
contract scope of work/services; schedule; prices and rates; key personnel; and incentive
arrangements.
- Managing the contract commercial relationship and at all times providing support to the Project
Manager to ensure effective delivery of the contract. In particular, establish effective collaborative
arrangements and work in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation to achieve ‘win-win’ equitable
commercial outcomes.
Contract Formation:
- Contributing to procurement and contracting strategies that meet the overall SZC Project objectives.
- Managing and tracking a procurement against the overall Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) milestones
to meet stakeholder and SZC Project requirements and keeping the procurement on schedule.
- Undertaking correct administration of ‘vendor assessment’ and information exchange via
procurement electronic portal tools.
- Invitation to tender preparation and tender evaluation assessing technical and commercial
compliance.
- Managing formation activities across technical, programme, legal and commercial disciplines.
- Support to the budget process and analysing the commercial requirements of a contract.
- Support to the Commercial Lead in ensuring all internal governance approval is in place to enable
timely Contract Award.
Post contract Management:
- Managing contracts in accordance with the contract terms, SZC governance requirements and SZC
Project objectives to achieve a successful close.
- Ensuring compatibility and alignment with other SZC Project contracts.
- Administration of commercial management tools including, but not limited to, CEMAR and SAP.
- In the closeout phase the Senior Commercial Manager will have responsibility and accountability for
managing the close out of each contract and identifying and recording commercial lessons learnt.
Other:
- Deliver contracts in accordance with NNB governance requirements to meet NNB SZC Project and
business objectives.
- Supervision of Supply Chain Managers and Supply Chain Assistants under their control.
- Internal and external stakeholder management and working within a multi-disciplinary team/teams.
- Being familiar with, promoting and maintaining compliance at all times (at procurement and post-procurement stages) with NNB’s Supply Chain policies (including compliance with nuclear safety and
quality controls procedures) and SZC Project processes and procedures, particularly those relating to
the Supply Chain.
- Engagement as required with the UK regulators (ONR/EA/CNS), HM Government and Ofgem.
- Promoting the role of the Intelligent Customer and ensuring that requirements and expectations are
met with regard to commercial probity, value and that the supply chain is treated fairly.
- Promoting and embedding a strong nuclear safety culture, the right level of oversight, control and
surveillance of supplier activities.
- Ensuring board papers and/or investment papers are produced and submitted all in accordance with
SZC Project governance.
- Demonstrate collaborative working practices, promote continuous improvement, the SZC Project’s
values and acting in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation.
- Professional development of self and people within the team.
Reports to: Supply Chain Lead (Client)
Department/Team: Sizewell NNB – Commercial
Note1: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities & activities that the job holder may be required to undertake.
Note2: Travel costs for non-local candidates would be considered.
Note3: Based in Client office - Monday to Friday – 40hrs per week.
Note4: Please provide travel plan to undertake this role / salary expectation / current notice period on Cover Letter with this application
Essential:
- Educated to relevant degree level is preferable.
- Member of RICS/ICE/CICES/IOB or equivalent professional body.
- Previous experience from delivery a similar role.
- Proven ability of working within a complex major project/programme environment in both
procurement and post-procurement phases.
- Evidence of successfully undertaking complex procurements and of administering contracts.
- Effective Management and Leadership skills, with clear knowledge of best practice contract
- Honed commercial skills and demonstrable ability to make sound decisions on complex matters
Competency:
1. Safety - Safety is the Number 1 priority; we must therefore always act in a safe, responsible manner. Whilst Safety is not a behavioural competence, it must underpin everything we do
2. Business Acumen
3. Challenge and Change
4. Decision Making
5. Leadership Values
6. Building Relationships
7. Leading through Teamwork
8. Open Communication
9. Developing Self and Others
10. Achievement Orientation
- Must recognise the importance of nuclear safety and zero harm
- BPSS level security clearance required