Supply Chain Manager in United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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Supply Chain Manager

Job Location: UK wide

Job Type: Permanent

Remuneration : Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager UK wide.

Sedgwick Repair Solutions Managed Contractor Network provides restoration and repair services for the insurance sector and private clients. We have an excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join our national team, with any UK location considered.

You will assist with the strategic direction and performance management of our Repair and Restoration Contractor Network. This involves setting and monitoring performance measures to ensure contractors meet our high standards in cost control, repair times, and quality of work.

You will foster key relationships with contractors, working closely with them to drive continuous improvement. This includes regular face-to-face and virtual visits to assess performance and provide feedback.

Additionally, you will collaborate with key stakeholders, including Directors and Senior Management, to ensure a consistent message of exceptional customer service is embedded in all tasks. Your role will also involve working with clients to build strong and effective relationships, taking ownership of contractor selection, and participating in key projects to develop new services.

The skills you will have when you apply:

• A full UK Driving Licence: It is essential you can travel by car.

• Essential: Experience in the construction/building arena.

• Desirable: Property claims/insurance background.

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate at senior levels: You should be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and working as part of a team.

• Problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment: You need to be adept at identifying issues and finding effective solutions quickly.

• Willingness to travel and cover other operational areas: Flexibility to travel and support different regions as needed.

• Strong organisational and communication skills: You should be able to manage your time effectively and convey information clearly.

• Negotiation skills and relationship management experience: Experience in negotiating and maintaining professional relationships is important.

• Proficiency in Microsoft products and in-house systems: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and any relevant internal systems.

What is helpful, but not vital, in your application:

• Use of Apple software such as iPads, or other tablets

The skills that will be developed once working:

• We will provide all the Sedgwick specific training you need to thrive in this role

What we’ll give you for this role:

Remuneration & more

• Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)

• You will join an appropriate incentive (bonus) scheme

• Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance

• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

• Flexible working from our office or your home

Health & support

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)

• Life assurance

• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing

• Group Income Protection

Other benefits

• Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, welling and digital GP applications

• Discounts on various products and services

This isn’t just a position, it’s a pivotal role in shaping our industry

At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK’s most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you’ll also be an architect of tomorrow’s insurance landscape with Sedgwick University. Our proprietary offering is the most comprehensive training and development program in the industry with more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue your formal education – all available to you starting from your very first day.

You’ll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission; protecting people and businesses. This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.

Next steps for you:

Think we’d be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.

If you’re unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply – we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between.

Not only that, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).

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The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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