Supply Chain Manager Remote 2020 / London 2021 Contract

Job Description

Supply Chain Manager Remote until 2021 then based in London 6 -12 month contract OUT OF SCOPE OF IR35Job Purpose:The Supply Chain Manager is commercially responsible, on any contract assigned to them, for all pre and post contract commercial issues relating to a contract on the SZC project.Responsible and accountable for:* The day to day management of Supply Chain Assistants under their control.* Providing support to the procurement process during the Procurement phase (pre-award).* Providing commercial management of contracts during the execution phase (post-award).* Providing commercial management for the delivery of contract final account agreements (close out).* Responsible for the delivery of the contract in accordance with SZC governance requirements to meet SZC Project and business objectives.* Professional development of self and people within the team.Principal Accountabilities:The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for ensuring that all commercial activities are conducted throughout execution of the contract in accordance with SZC Supply Chain Procedures including:* Participating in the contract kick-off meeting and organising the Supply Chain section of the meeting.* Managing Supplier / Contractor commercial relationships.* Commercially Administering the contract including; Notices and Instructions; Applications, Invoicing and Payment; Variations and Changes; Disputes and Claims; Delays, Extensions of Time, Force Majeure and Liquidated Damages; Bonds and Guarantees; Intellectual Property Rights; Termination; Progress Monitoring and Financial Reviews; Liabilities; Confidentiality Agreements; etc.* Management of the Accepted Programme.* Implementing progress and cost management, preparation of contract specific progress reports and reporting and participating in periodic contract reviews.* Manage all commercial correspondence and contractual notices issued in accordance with the contract conditions and SZC Supply Chain Procedures.* Ensuring the timely production and administration of payment applications and invoices.* Ensuring contractual deliverables are met.* Leading contract commercial reviews and attending progress reviews where necessary.* Recommend mitigating actions on all commercial risk / claim events at the earliest possible time.* Maintaining contract commercial files and cost records.* Implementing contract commercial / financial reporting and participating in periodic contract reviews.* Participating in contractor performance management.* Management of Insurance Claims* Leading commercial reviews of Contractors delivery and attending valuation, progress and risk reviews where necessary.* Provide stakeholder management across the project.Nature and Scope:The Supply Chain Manager is an important role within the SZC Supply Chain Group with accountability to the Senior Supply Chain Manager for the successful commercial administration of one or more SZC contracts. As such the Supply Chain Manager is empowered to make decisions around the Principle Accountability areas, under the overall guidance of the Senior Supply Chain Manager and in accordance with delegated levels of authority.The Supply Chain Manager will be the primary point of commercial contact on the contract/s assigned to them and will be required to work closely and pro-actively with the other stakeholders at all levels and across all the teams within Nuclear New Build to ensure that the requirements of the individual contracts and their impact upon the overall SZC Project are successfully delivered.Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:* Progressing to full membership of the RICS / CICES / IOB or equivalent professional body is essential.* Educated to relevant degree level is preferable.* Able to demonstrate a noteworthy track record of administering successful contracts.* Effective commercial / contract management skills are essential, with clear knowledge of best practice contract methodologies.* Good commercial skills and ability to make sound decisions on matters of financial value.* Understanding of contract performance measurement, risk management and change and claim management.* Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels.* Familiarity with most common Forms of Contract (NEC & FIDIC) within the power construction industry and major projects and programme environment; with particular knowledge of UK Law and its impact upon the contract and commercial function is essential.* Familiar with the nuclear site licence conditions and the nuclear baseline philosophy.* Good understanding of the UK regulatory framework. Required skills

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