We are currently looking for a Supplier Manager for a large engineering firm based in London.

Purpose of the Job

Support the Business through the management of the delivery of various Tier 2/3 Supplier and Framework Design Consultant work scopes through the testing, commissioning, assurance and handover phases of the Stations, Shafts and Portals projects. Enable the supply chain to efficiently honour their contracts through the coordination and prioritisation of scope, resources, interfaces, interrogation of programmes and the monitoring and reporting of progress for the particular areas of responsibility.

Principal Accountabilities

Support the Business in relation to the following:

Managing Tier 2 and 3 Supplier performance with regards to progress, efficiency, resources, efficiency, and Health and Safety.
Supporting coordination of all interfaces between the suppliers and the Site Teams, Tier 1 Contractors, Systemwide Contractors and Crossrail at each geographic location.
Supporting suppliers in the development of robust integrated programmes for testing and commissioning, assurance deliverables, as-built information and O&Ms.
Driving the efficient delivery of the works to meet the required programme dates.
Driving supplier production of assurance documentation and supporting acceptance process.
Keeping the Site Teams and Delivery management informed of progress and performance, escalating key issues where appropriate.
Reviewing resources against accepted plans; advising of risks and issues and supporting their resolution.
Evaluating productivity of work execution; confirming appropriate controls are in place.
Facilitating reviews of compliance with Employer’s technical requirements acceptance of completed works.
Supporting coordination with the Chief Engineers Group (CEG).
Coordinating interfaces with adjacent or follow-on contracts; resolving problems; assisting the project manager coordinating the final handover of the project to the Infrastructure Manager.
Taking reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Crossrail Target Zero principles.
Co-operate with Crossrail in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times.
Act as a role model for Crossrail’s vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with Crossrail’s Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too.
Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues.
Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put Crossrail’s information or information systems at risk.

Main Challenges of the Job

Influencing without authority – the Tier 2 and 3 Suppliers are in contract with the Tier 1 Contractors and are not under direct control of Crossrail.
Building strong relationships with all stakeholders to support the successful delivery of the Tier 2 and 3 work scopes.
Facilitating and coordinating the interfaces between the Tier 2 and 3 Suppliers, Tier 1 Contractors, Systemwide Contractors, Crossrail, and all other third parties and stakeholders.
Driving the Tier 2 and 3 Suppliers to perform in accordance with the requirements of their contracts, including safety, schedule, provision of adequate resources, cost control, self-assured quality, etc.

Essential Exprience of:

Experience of delivery of the assurance documentation, ideally with M&E focus on major projects.
Technical familiarity throughout the project lifecycle of M&E systems would be desirable.
University degree in an engineering related subject is desirable.
Member of a relevant professional institution preferred.
Knowledge and experience of quality systems and processes.
Knowledge and experience of project controls processes.
Knowledge and experience of Environment, Safety & Health processes.
Experience of building strong stakeholder relationships.
Experience of managing complex and demanding interfaces.
Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/ subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.