Supply Chain Delivery Manager, AVP

Shoperclub; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking and financial services company in Edinburgh is seeking a Supply Chain Delivery Manager to develop and deliver supply chain strategies and solutions. The role involves managing supplier relationships, implementing efficient delivery plans, and contributing to strategic improvements. Candidates should have a degree and approximately 10 years of relevant experience. This position requires deep supply chain insights and collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record in supply chain implementation.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in GCC sourcing and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global supply chain strategies.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships.
• Deliver plans for efficient supply base management.

Skills

Commodity and supply market knowledge

Contract law knowledge

Cost and financial management

Ownership in resolving supply chain issues

Experience in offshore and outsourcing models

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Supply Chain Delivery Manager, AVP — Join us in this role to develop and deliver supply chain solutions that align with our cost and risk appetite expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement joined-up, global supply chain strategies and solutions that cover the full contract life cycle across multiple spend categories, geographies, and business areas.
• Shape and execute development and management of the supply base, owning and developing key strategic suppliers on behalf of the bank, identifying potential new suppliers, and managing and improving supplier performance.
• Deliver proactive plans and prioritise all available resources to ensure efficient delivery and management of the supply base in line with objectives.
• Undertake contract and financial signing authority in line with published delegated levels of authority and regional variations.
• Develop and use strong networks across the supply market and external organisations, including competitors, and develop deep insights and analysis.
• Implement the stakeholder management strategy and deliver an excellent supply chain service to stakeholders.
• Build a deep understanding of the franchises, functions and business areas relevant to the successful supply chain strategy, and design and deliver solutions that meet and challenge their requirements.

Qualifications

• Commodity and supply market knowledge across a variety of supply chain categories with a demonstrable track record of success in implementation.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent; experience contributing to strategic and business-critical supplier relationships and contracts to deliver sustainable improvements.
• Knowledge of contract law and legal knowledge relevant to supply chain.
• Experience applying supply chain skills and techniques to positively disrupt business strategy and outcomes.
• Proven track record in taking ownership for resolving issues within a supply chain services environment.
• Experience contributing to design and implementation of various supply chain models (e.g., offshore, outsourcing, utility, make-vs-buy).
• Cost and financial management experience.
• Approximately 10 years of experience; UK shift, sourcing & procurement experience preferably in a GCC setup.

About Company

NatWest Group is a major banking and financial services company based in the United Kingdom, operating under brands including NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Ulster Bank, and Coutts.