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Spending over £1bn a year with our supply chain, supporting and investing in local communities.

We have built long standing relationships with leading UK and International suppliers of materials and services. We only work with organisations which share the same commitments to high quality and sustainability.

As a supplier working with us you'll be part of the team

Working with us

Our supply chain is a fundamental part of the team and we believe that teamwork allows us to deliver a professional and quality service to our customers. We take an open and honest approach to our supply chain, with a willingness to listen to new ideas and ways of working.

Working with us really feels like being part of a team. We will support you with to develop your business and achieve your targets, enabling you to be more efficient. Part of our offering is professionally run sites with excellent facilities for all.

Want to be part of our team! Simply fill in the form at the link below and we’ll get the process started.

As a supplier working with us you'll be part of the team
We deal fairly with our supply chain

ONE WATES, ONE TEAM

Fair dealing and fair payment

We deal fairly with our supply chain members, partners, competitors and customers, the people they employ and the wider community. We seek to ensure prompt and certain payment of our supply chain.

At Wates we:

  • Treat everyone with trust and respect.
  • Communicate in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with our supply chain members.
  • Pay our supply chain promptly and in accordance with agreed contract terms.
zero carbon construction at Canada Water

A greener built environment

We collaborate with our supply chain partners to deliver on our sustainability targets, which will bring long-term social, economic and environmental benefits through our procurement activities.

Our target is for 89% of our suppliers to have approved Science Based Targets (SBTi) by 2027. Wates will work closely with our suppliers to support them in achieving this target. We also encourage all our suppliers to partner with the Supply Chain Sustainability School, who are able to facilitate free training and workshops to help improve knowledge and understanding of sustainability topics.

Engagement

We have a clear and consistent approach to the way we engage with our supply chain, as we understand the importance of developing collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships.

Regular communication, networking events and structured business to business meetings are all part of our supplier relationship management plan.

Developing long-term mutually successful relationships enabling us to deliver great value to our customers.

We run and attend meet the buyer events

Meet the buyer events

We host and attend many meet the buyer events, both independently and as part of our partnership with Constructionline.

These allow us to meet local and national supply chain. They also present excellent networking opportunities where we can discuss our strategic priorities and long term goals. 

JOIN OUR PROCUREMENT TEAM

View our latest vacancies

Supply Chain Manager

Location: Finsbury Park

Job Type: Procurement

Application Deadline: 01-05-2024

We have an opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join Wates with our Wates Property Services (WPS) Team in Finsbury Park. You will be responsible for implementing the WPS Strategic Supply Chain Strategy at Business level, managing key members of the supply chain (internally & externally) to ensure the processes are managed effectively to maximise profit, value and opportunity.As a Supply Chain Manager some of your Key Accountabilities will include: Make business decisions based on conclusions, business to business plans and market understanding Select suppliers using a business-based comparison (commercial / operation) to generate a shortlist and recommendation Maximise value by considering alternative options – product / programme / business opportunities Understand supplier product and performance against Wates strategic corporate social responsibility (CSR) Have a detailed understanding of offering from sub-contractor against Wates strategic targets including mutual business benefits Report performance and strategic information and metrics to Business leaders.We are looking for a fully qualified Supply Chain Manager who has worked in a similar role, ideally within construction, and can demonstrate leadership and influencing skillsTo be successful in this role you will be confident communicator with the ability to negotiate and improve contract terms, along with budgeting, targeting and forecasting skills.

Supply Chain Manager

Location: London NW1

Job Type: Procurement

Application Deadline: 29-04-2024

SES Engineering Services are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our London team focussing on high profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical projects across multiple sectors.The focus of the role is to lead on implementing the SES Supply Chain for our London and South region, supporting the preconstruction and delivery teams with close management of supply chain relationships, ensuring that the processes are managed effectively in order to maximise value and opportunity and manage risk.This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.ABOUT THE ROLEOur Supply Chain Managers are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role will be to provide visible leadership, insight, direction and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of schemes, while also providing excellent customer satisfaction and successfully develop a team.As our Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for the following: Being integral in setting Project Procurement plans with the team and delivering successful outcomes Select suppliers using a structured business-based comparison (commercial/ operations) to generate a shortlist and recommendations Maximise value by considering alternative options – product/ programme/ business opportunities Gain a detailed understanding of offering from the sub-contractor against SES strategic targets including mutual business benefits WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.To find out more about LIFE AT SES Engineering Services please click on the following link https://www.ses-ltd.co.uk/careers/working-at-ses/


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