Supply Chain Manager

TN United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Can you help Platform Property Care build the future with smarter supply solutions?

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced Supply Chain Professional looking for a new challenge to join our Platform Property Care Commercial Team.

Platform Property Care is a dynamic and growing Property Maintenance business committed to providing exceptional service and delivering value for money through our supply chain management. As we continue to improve operational efficiency, we are now seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team and help drive the future of our supply chain operations.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will play a key role in the effective and efficient day-to-day management of our materials and waste disposal supply chain partners. You’ll ensure best value for money, efficient service, and product standardisation. This role requires a proactive, results-driven individual with experience in supply chain management, a keen eye for operational and continuous improvement, plus the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What we are looking for:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in an Economics related discipline or significant equivalent experience
• A relevant Supply Chain Management qualification in construction or building materials (e.g. HNC/HND in Procurement and Supply Management)
• Strong knowledge of building materials in housing or construction sector
• Previous experience in supply chain management, with strong financial management particularly in budget preparation and monitoring
• Experience of customer consultation and understanding diverse needs across the business
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills with the ability to motivate and support colleagues
• High degree of professionalism
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Willingness to have difficult conversations (with colleagues of all levels and customers) when needed whilst modelling our core values
• Advanced IT skills – Outlook, Word and Excel

Working for Platform Property Care you benefit from a competitive salary plus:

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
• Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job! We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear – we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then we’d love to hear from you! Interested? If you’d like to find out more, then please contact Louie Nesbitt, Head of Commercial PPC, for a chat.

While this role is home based, you should have the ability to travel to Group offices and other locations as required. Our Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park Solihull and Central Park, Worcester.

There will be regular operational travel around our geography, therefore a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. Mileage will be able to be claimed in line with our Mileage policy.