HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?

In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‑standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.

With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY – HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT

The role owner provides supply chain leadership across contracting, procurement, logistics, and inventory, driving cost optimisation, governance, and performance while ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations aligned with business strategy.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Duration: 2-year contract

Contract Type: PAYE

Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided.

Please only apply if you have existing right-to-work in the UK.
Please outline notice period/availability to start.

Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.

AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…

In role, you will be required to:

Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership

Provide functional leadership across all SCM activities (contracting, procurement, logistics, inventory)
Lead and deliver an integrated SCM strategy aligned with company objectives and control frameworks
Develop and maintain short- and long-term SCM plans supporting business priorities
Drive continuous improvement and innovation by adopting best practices

Contract Management & Governance

Ensure robust contract governance, reporting, and controls across the portfolio
Ensure effective operation of governance structures
Assure due diligence on major contractors pre- and post-award
Oversee contract performance, reporting, and controls across spend, duration, and milestones
Manage disputes, claims, and contractual risks to protect business interests

Supplier & Risk Management

Manage risk, ensuring alignment with spend, duration, and key milestones
Ensure robust due diligence on contractors pre- and post-award
Maintain the supply chain risk register and manage supplier onboarding
Monitor supplier performance and intervene using KPI-driven insights

Performance, Audit & Compliance

Track SCM performance using KPIs and data-driven insights
Act as primary interface for audits, ensuring actions are closed and embedded
Maintain compliance with governance, regulatory, and internal frameworks

Stakeholder Engagement & Capability Building

Deliver training on SCM policies and processes to stakeholders
Act as a key interface across business functions to ensure alignment
Support consistent and effective stakeholder engagement across SCM activities

Any other associated duties as reasonably required

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

Strong legal and regulatory understanding of the upstream environment
Experience of successfully leading SCM teams and organisations in support of an onshore & offshore upstream business
Deep experience of contracting, procurement, contract management, logistics and inventory management in a comparable upstream business context
Seasoned negotiator with a track record in successfully leading the delivery of complex deals
Expertise in SCM governance and the application of risk-based controls
Ability to develop and adapt innovative SCM strategies and commercial solutions to best meet business needs
Degree qualified
Relevant professional qualification preferred (e.g. MCIPS, CILT or equivalent)

In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.

As per job description

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button.

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