Supply Chain Lead

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity
Amentum is the Nuclear Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield Ltd under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). PPP is an exciting model to work in with Four world class organisations who have come together as one team, to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

The programme arrangement is set to deliver ~£7bn worth of major projects creating a lasting legacy through the long-term partnerships.
We are continually recruiting high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is continually delivering major projects over a twenty year partnership, so there are lots of opportunities to develop your careers with a leading multinational company that put people first.

Being part of the PPP Team offers a unique opportunity to cultivate change and creativity in engineering, safety, and delivery solutions in one of the most complex industrial sites in the UK, if not the world.
Not only do we have an important national purpose at the heart of what we do, we get to do our work in two brilliant locations in the North of England. Therefore, if you are looking for a new opportunity and are passionate about developing yourself then we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a Supply Chain Lead, to join our team in Warrington or Whitehaven.

In addition to technical capability the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong delivery focus and a collaborative track record of successful delivery

The Role
You will report to the Head of PPP Procurement within a matrix organisation that requires you to manage a small team to collaborate across a range of capabilities such as (but not limited to) Engineering, Quality, Health and Safety, Procurement, Supply Chain with frequently travel between PPP office locations along with visits to suppliers.

As a Supply Chain Lead you may be expected to maintain and update Acquisition Strategy Documents in consultation with PPP and Client Stakeholders, update agreed timeline for procurement and be responsible for the end-to-end procurement process and on time delivery of procurements. You will oversee a portfolio of strategic suppliers and ensure that PPP leverages the forecast benefits from the supplier by supporting projects and PPP Services in monitoring supplier performance across multiple live projects and carrying out Supplier Relationship Management.

As a Supply Chain Lead you will already have:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement supply chain strategies and processes that support business goals and objectives.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of principles, methods and practices related to procurement and supply chain management, within a construction or infrastructure delivery environment.

• Technical knowledge of procurement procedure creation and implementation.

• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions, preferably NEC3, NEC4 and experience of working with bespoke forms of contract.

• Understanding of commercial principles and the management / administration of Frameworks and Contracts, and the principles of Supplier Relationship Management.

As a Supply Chain Lead you will:

• Have Relevant professional accreditation (MCIPS, or equivalent),

• Knowledge of principles, methods and practices related to procurement.

• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions, preferably NEC4 and experience of working with bespoke forms of contract.

• Have an Understanding of commercial principles and the management / administration of Frameworks.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual.

People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.