Supply Chain Analyst

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AtkinsRéalis, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operations UK are part of a consortium, creating Connect Plus Services, a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways asset care from finance, through to design, build, maintenance as well as day to day operation.

As part of our 30-year remit to manage and improve the capital’s orbital motorway network, we deliver major improvement projects, such as widening 38 miles of the M25, refurbishing tunnels and bridges, and installing hundreds of variable messaging signs and gantries, helping to maximise the use of the network and deliver more reliable journeys. We also manage the Dartford River crossing and operate and maintain 440 kilometres of motorway providing our customer and road user with a world-class highway service.

We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic, and innovative organisation.

Role Purpose:

• The role will be working in the Procurement and Supply Chain Management team, within the commercial division of Connect Plus Services.
• Support to the function to provide reporting, analysis and support to the wider business on all elements of the supply chain will be required alongside building relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Using the Jaggaer digital system and others, detailed analysis and reporting is to be provided monthly to monitor and understand the performance of the supply chain, agreeing collaborative action plans to improve performance. 
• Financial and compliance reporting and analysis trends will also be required whilst developing the supply chain processes.
• CPS requires the supply chain team to embed a high-performance culture and effectively manage strategic relationships.  Support to be provided to the team to deliver CPS initiatives and policies including health, safety, wellbeing, environment, and sustainability to ensure a high performing collaborative supply chain.

Accountabilities:

• Undertake comprehensive market analysis (e.g. supply chain mapping, RFIs, PQQs, supplier visits/audits, behavioural assessments) to link back to our aims and objectives in relation to our procurement approach which focuses on capacity, capability, competence and value alignment.
• Work collaboratively with all internal teams to ensure that the supply chain has the best chance to deliver against agreed objectives.
• Meet and coordinate with scoring teams to ensure 100% scorecard completion and integrity of scoring.
• Update supply chain performance dashboard sharing a monthly update for CPS. 
• Ensure the supply chain understand the relevant scoring mechanisms.
• Conduct supply chain performance data analysis to develop insight and identify opportunities to improve.
• Meet and coordinate with strategic supply chain on agreed schedule.
• Work alongside suppliers in a collaborative and efficient way, creating a mutually beneficial working environment. 
• Collate 360 feedback from supply chain to embed continuous improvement to ensure and highlight areas for CPS to improve performance.
• Encourage a transparent and collaborative review of performance, forward planning, innovation, and value.
• Drive a collaborative reduction alongside our supply chain in risks and waste.
• Develop strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Support embedment of sustainable procurement.
• Support the implementation of the SRM plan throughout CPS and Highways.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
• Undertake Modern Slavery Audits.
• Implement & develop processes for supply chain management including material purchasing.
• Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with the company policies and processes.
• Ensure that necessary interface information between customer, supply chain and other departments is provided in a timely manner.
• Live the Connect Plus Services Values. 

Personal Qualities and Experience:

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Ability to analyse information, identify trends and highlight potential points of concern.
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business over time to support the developing nature of the business.
• Supply Chain performance management experience.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including advanced Excel and Word.
• Power BI Experience would be an additional bonus.
• People networking skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Results Driven:  Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work.  Tackle’s problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay. 
• Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level. 
• Teamwork & Collaboration:  Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise with others.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions.  Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained. 
• Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently. 
• Adaptability:  Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change. Appreciates the 24/7 365 nature of the Connect Plus Services business. 

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same. 

Security clearance: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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