Supplier Relationship Manager

Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship for this role.  We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom

Location - Westlakes Business Park, Moor Row, Cumbria

The expectation is to work at least three days in the office.

To deliver procurement and commercial support across PPP projects, with a focus on supplier engagement, relationship management and coordination of commercial processes.

The role operates at the interface between commercial and supply chain activities, supporting procurement delivery, supplier performance and contract administration. It contributes to ensuring that supplier relationships are effectively managed and aligned to project and programme objectives, while developing commercial capability within the PPP framework.

Procurement & Commercial Delivery

Deliver defined procurement activities including market engagement, tendering, evaluation and contract placement.

Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies aligned to project and PPP requirement

Contribute to commercial processes including cost tracking, change support, contract administration and compliance.

Ensure procurement and commercial decisions support value for money and project outcomes.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

Support structured supplier engagement, including meetings, performance reviews and action tracking.

Monitor supplier performance, behaviours and delivery against contractual expectations.

Act as a link between suppliers and project/commercial teams to ensure alignment and communication.

Work closely with Commercial Managers, QS teams and Procurement Leads to support integrated delivery.

Support supplier mobilisation, onboarding and ongoing coordination across project lifecycle stages.

Ensure supplier activities align with programme requirements, schedules and governance frameworks.

Ensure procurement and commercial activities comply with PPP governance frameworks and procedures.

Maintain accurate, auditable records within approved PPP systems (e.g. CEMAR or equivalent).

Identify and escalate risks relating to supplier performance, procurement activities or commercial processes.

Contribute to improving procurement, supplier management and commercial processes.

Support the delivery of value, efficiency and performance improvements across the supply chain.

Share learning and support development of best practice across teams.

Experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial roles

Understanding of procurement processes, contracts and supplier management

Strong organisational and stakeholder coordination skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines

Good communication and relationship management capability

Developing knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial principles

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Business, Supply Chain)

Experience with CEMAR

Working towards professional qualification (e.g. CIPS, RICS)

Capability Expectation (Matrix Alignment)

This role aligns to Working (W) progressing to Practitioner (P) capability within the PPP Skills Matrix.

Operates with increasing independence

Delivers procurement and supplier engagement activities

Applies judgement within defined frameworks

Builds capability across both commercial and supply chain disciplines