Group Head of Supply Chain

OCU are a leading multi utilities and energy transition construction business renowned for our dynamic growth and innovative approach. Operating across multiple sectors and locations throughout the UK we are on an ambitious and sustainable growth journey. Our reputation for excellence and industry leadership is wellestablished and we are seeking a visionary Group Head of Supply Chain.

A newly created opportunity for a strategic experienced Head of Supply Chain who will be responsible for leading procurement activities and supply chain relationships across the OCU Group this is asenior opportunity toleada strategic approach to the procurement of direct and indirect goods/services leveraging scale opportunities presented by the rapid growth of the group and integration of acquired businesses.

Based at the newly refurbished head office in Stockport the Group Head of Supply Chain will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Leading procurement activities and supply chain relationships across the OCU Group.

• Developing a strategic approach to the procurement of direct and indirect goods/services leveraging scale opportunities presented by the rapid growth of the group and integration of acquired businesses.

• Further develop and communicate the procurement business plan; establish communicate and implement longterm goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.

• Consolidate disparate procurement activities and teams into a unified Group function and develop consistent efficient and scalable policies and processes to effectively support the business. Lead on the integration of procurement activities of newly acquired businesses.

• Build and maintain key supplier relationships and lead on the identification delivery and reporting of procurement savings following the review and consolidation of the Groups supply chain.

• Support the ongoing implementation of the new MS Dynamics finance system to ensure P2P related processes are more automated and system level controls are robust. Develop key value add MI including supplier spend analysis.

• Work closely with the P&T team to support the strategic procurement of plant and equipment

• Develop communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals.

• Partner with the wider Exec team and operational leads regarding procurement activities to ensure key supplies are procured by the team when needed enabling the efficient delivery of our services to Clients.

• Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions training policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.

Experience required

• Selfdriven individual with proven ability to work in a highgrowth fastpaced environment and navigates well in a multisite shared services organization
• Outstanding team building and leadership skills with a proven record in building and managing procurement functions
• Proven ability to implement system and process changes to drive the effectiveness and development of the procurement function
• Proven record in identifying and delivering efficiencies and cost savings from a growing supply chain
• Excellent communication skills this person will interact across all levels of the business including Board level and senior operational and commercial leaders
• Industry experience would be helpful Construction Civil Engineering Utilities sectorexperienceas would experience of MS dynamics or similar ERP systems

Company Information

Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing energy transition and utility contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering clientfocused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the countrys leading bluechip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU One Company United.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who joins us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.