Project Supply Chain Manager- AWE
Location: Reading
At Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, we work on some of the UK’s most exciting and essential infrastructure projects. To help us deliver safe, sustainable and high‑quality outcomes, we’re looking for a Project Supply Chain Manager to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, driving best value and influencing the full supply chain lifecycle — from work‑winning through to project delivery.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll lead and support supply chain strategy across both bids and live projects, ensuring our teams have the right partners, insights and commercial frameworks to deliver outstanding results.
Your responsibilities will include:
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
- Develop and maintain strong, sustainable supplier relationships aligned to the Morgan Sindall supply chain vision.
- Shape project‑specific supply chain strategies to optimise value, performance, safety and quality.
- Build innovative supplier partnerships that drive long‑term improvement and enhanced commercial, technical and contractual outcomes.
Work-Winning Support
- Support bid teams with supply chain strategy, market intelligence, risk and opportunity assessment, and pricing analysis.
- Engage with suppliers early to strengthen our competitive position.
Project Delivery Support
- Work closely with commercial teams to develop procurement routes, financial reports and control processes.
- Oversee procurement spend, monitor supply chain performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide contract and negotiation support to ensure clear, fit‑for‑purpose agreements.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
- Lead supplier performance reviews and improvement programmes.
- Share best practice across the business and drive consistency in procurement and supplier management.
- Analyse and challenge existing practices to remove non‑value‑adding activities.
🎓 What you’ll bring
We’d love to hear from you if you have most of the following:
- Degree or equivalent experience.
- Membership of CIPS (desirable, not essential).
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to analyse commercial and financial information.
- Knowledge of major infrastructure markets and key subcontractors.
- Understanding of subcontract forms and procurement processes.
- Ability to identify commercial risk and opportunity.
- Strong planning, time management and organisational skills.
- A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high standards.
Why join Morgan Sindall Infrastructure?
- Work on high‑profile projects that improve lives and communities.
- Be part of a supportive, diverse and forward‑thinking supply chain team.
- Access excellent career development, training and progression opportunities.
- Help shape a supply chain built on innovation, sustainability and partnership.
Inclusive Employer
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re here to help.