Head of Supply Chain & Procurement

The Oil and Pipelines Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Head of Supply Chain & Procurement

The Organisation: The Oil and Pipelines Agency is a statutory public corporation, sponsored by the Secretary of State for Defence, formed in 1985 by virtue of the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985. Our department sponsor is a member of the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

We are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of 6 Naval Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) and 1 Petroleum Storage Depot in the UK, and a Naval Oil Fuel Depot in Singapore on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defence, and we are growing.

The Role: This senior-level critical role is responsible for overseeing and managing all commercial aspects of our supply chain and procurement to support OPA's operations:

• Through the development and implementation of procurement and global supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency, cost savings, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• To ensure contracts for goods and services are in place on time, through efficient procurement policies and practices which offer the flexibility to meet the needs of the business while ensuring compliance with Public Procurement Regulations.

The new Public Procurement Regulations, together with the growth in demands on the end-to-end supply chain life cycle, provide a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to transition the function to meet the needs of a growing organisation.

Responsibilities include, although not limited to:

• Developing and executing the company’s procurement and global supply chain strategy, identifying opportunities to maximise value and deliver goods and services to meet the business and our customers’ needs.
• Implementing and overseeing forecasting plans of procurement requirements and scheduling those business needs to ensure supply contracts are timely placed to meet delivery requisites.
• Proactively managing global supply chain disruptions/risks and adapting sourcing strategies to market trends.
• Overall management of the Procurement & QS functions, including developing plans, setting targets and objectives, monitoring performance, and implementing effective commercial strategies.
• Improving systems and workflows to demonstrate lean, efficient, proportionate procurement processes, which demonstrate both commercial best practice and compliance with public procurement regulations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with global and local suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring performance through regular evaluations and audits.
• Overseeing OPA’s 3rd party supply chain, delivering safe, efficient, and value-for-money solutions without detriment to specifications and deliverables of goods and services.
• Implementing and overseeing an assurance audit plan for contractors within the supply chain, identifying and managing risks in line with the OPA’s risk appetite, and driving improvement in delivery.
• Preparing and managing the procurement and supply chain budget, providing regular performance reports on major spends against critical or complex contracts.
• Overseeing pricing and supply strategies, ensuring optimal pricing for goods or services to maximise our financial resources without detriment to specifications and deliverables of goods and services.

The Candidate: The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in supply chain management, with a proven track record of managing complex supply chain operations and driving cost-saving initiatives. They must demonstrate the ability to work independently and as an effective team member, possess strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and exhibit excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems is essential, along with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should be a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, strong leadership, and team-building abilities, with experience in working in an environment subject to external regulations, preferably in oil and gas or other high hazardous industries. CPIM, CSCP, and CILT accreditations are advantageous. You must hold a full UK driving licence.

This is a fantastic role for someone looking for an opportunity to add a great deal of value at a high level for our organically growing business.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, which includes (not limited to):

• 30 days holiday plus bank/public holidays, with the ability to buy or sell up to a week’s holiday.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary after probationary period).
• Permanent Health Insurance (after your first year of service).
• Excellent Defined Contribution pension scheme:
  • 3% minimum employee contribution.
  • Employer contributions at double the employee’s + 1%, to a maximum of 15%.
  • With an ability to make contributions via salary sacrifice.
• Free financial advice relating to Defined Contribution pension scheme.
• Employee discount platform.