Supply Chain Integration Lead

Ref: ZR_9635_JOB  ·  Posted on 13 October 2026

Introduction

Our client is looking for a Supply Chain I Lead to act as the principal commercial lead across multiple supply chain workstreams on a major UK nuclear programme.

 

You'll own the subcontractor approval process and provide commercial leadership across long lead items, nuclear fuel strategy, UK content and regional supply chain development.

 

Experience within Nuclear or a similar highly regulated industry is essential.

 

Working Patterns and location – Warrington base, predominantly remote but a few days per month on site.

Key responsibilities

·        Lead and own the subcontractor and Key Subcontract approval process across the programme.

·        Act as the primary commercial interface on subcontracting obligations.

·        Review procurement strategies, subcontracting approaches and proposed subcontract arrangements.

·        Ensure head contract requirements are appropriately flowed down into subcontract arrangements.

·        Prepare commercial recommendations and approval papers for governance and senior stakeholders.

·        Lead commercial review of proposals and contracting activities.

·        Identify contractual gaps, commercial risks and governance matters requiring escalation.

·        Support senior stakeholder engagement across government, advisers and delivery partners.

Skills & experience

·        Supply Chain or Subcontract role within a Nuclear or highly-regulated industry.

·        Proven ability to review and advise on procurement strategies, subcontracting approaches and supplier appointments.

·        Experience managing subcontractor approval processes to a high standard of auditability.

·        Strong track record preparing governance submissions and commercial approval papers for senior stakeholders.

·        Ability to identify and escalate contractual gaps, commercial risks and governance issues.

·        Experience working across complex programme environments with government bodies, technology partners and advisers.

·        Ability to maintain an integrated commercial view across multiple concurrent workstreams.

·        Degree or equivalent professional experience in commercial management, procurement, supply chain, law or engineering.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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