Supply Chain Operations Manager

NatWest Group

Jan 9, 2025

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Logistics
Business, Operations & Strategy

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you’ll need at least eight years’ supply chain experience, knowledge of supply chain markets across a variety of third-party suppliers, and a demonstrable track record of successfully implementing projects and continuous improvement.
You’ll be educated to a degree level or equivalent, and ideally hold or be working towards a relevant professional qualification, such as CIPS.
Along with a proven track record in taking ownership for resolving issues within supply chain services, you’ll have experience in cost, financial management, and Agile ways of working.
We’re also looking for:
Knowledge of Ariba, Jagger, Cupa, SAP, and Oracle
Experience of applying supply chain skills and techniques to effectively manage the operational tasks in sourcing such as supplier registration, data management, supplier liaison, query management, and sourcing assistance
Experience of contributing to strategic and business critical supplier relationships and contracts to deliver sustainable improvements
Experience reviewing supplier spend data and analysis
Experience of supporting colleagues and stakeholders in your team and wider category and business

Responsibilities

This role will see you supporting, developing, and delivering supply chain solutions to improve the customer experience and align with our cost and risk appetite expectations
Supporting the sourcing teams, you’ll liaise with suppliers regarding the onboarding process in the sourcing platform and get NDAs signed ahead of sourcing activity
Utilising your supply chain knowledge and experience, you’ll help us plan and prioritise all available resource to ensure the efficient delivery of solutions in line with our objectives
As a Supply Chain Operations Manager, you’ll validate the contracts master to see the expiry status of contracts and proactively engage with the Sourcing teams to initiate the relevant actions
You’ll lead and manage the e-auctions where applicable and submit the outcome with the Sourcing teams
Support the sourcing teams to build the RFx
Ensure we have the right data quality with all system inputs and reports
Review the purchasing transactions that were not approved by Supply Chain and take necessary actions to remediate
Follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure the key actions are taken on time and closed appropriately

FAQs

What is the location requirement for this role?

This role is based in India, and all normal working days must be conducted in India.

What level is this position being offered at?

We're offering this role at the associate level.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Supply Chain Operations Manager?

The primary responsibilities include supporting, developing, and delivering supply chain solutions, liaising with suppliers, validating contracts, leading e-auctions, and ensuring efficient delivery of solutions.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates need at least eight years of supply chain experience, a degree level education or equivalent, and ideally hold or be working towards a professional qualification such as CIPS.

What specific systems knowledge is preferred for this role?

Knowledge of Ariba, Jagger, Cupa, SAP, and Oracle is preferred.

What experience is needed in terms of supply chain management?

Applicants should have experience in operational tasks in sourcing, including supplier registration, data management, and supplier liaison, as well as reviewing supplier spend data and contributing to strategic supplier relationships.

Is continuous improvement experience necessary for this role?

Yes, a demonstrable track record of successfully implementing projects and continuous improvement is necessary.

How does the company view collaboration within the team?

The company values collaboration and expects candidates to support colleagues and stakeholders in their team and wider categories.

What will the Supply Chain Operations Manager do regarding purchasing transactions?

The Supply Chain Operations Manager will review purchasing transactions that were not approved and take necessary actions to remediate them.

Are there any specific skills related to data management required for this role?

Yes, candidates need to ensure the right data quality with all system inputs and reports, and have experience reviewing supplier spend data and analysis.

NatWest Group

A relationship bank for a digital world. We champion potential.

Finance

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1968

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re a business that understands when our customers and people succeed, our communities succeed, and our economy thrives. As part of our purpose, we’re looking at how we can drive change for our communities in enterprise, learning and climate. As one of the leading supporters of UK business, we’re prioritising enterprise as a force of change. We’re focusing on the people and communities who have traditionally faced the highest barriers to entry and figuring out ways to remove these. Learning is also key to our continued growth as a company in an ever changing and increasingly digital world. By setting a dynamic and leading learning culture, our people prosper, and our customers are given the tools to continue to improve their financial capability and confidence. One of the biggest challenges we all face in our future is climate change. That’s why we’ve put it right at the core of our purpose. We want to champion climate solutions with financing and entrepreneurial support, fully embed climate into our culture and decision making, and be climate positive by 2025. We’re committed to using our purpose to break down barriers, drive change and ultimately create a great place to work.