Supply Chain Manager - Indirect

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

The Role

The Supply Chain Manager – Indirect Procurement & Corporate Services is responsible for executing procurement strategy, managing supplier performance, and ensuring the effective delivery of indirect goods and services across the full scope of Tekever UK’s operations.

This role focuses on corporate services and facilities management, including but not limited to infrastructure leasing, utilities, hard and soft FM (e.g. maintenance, cleaning, security), telecoms and IT, professional services, NEC-based works contracts, and waste management.

You will enable operational continuity, compliance, and cost efficiency across all sites, while also providing support to direct procurement activities where required to support production scaling.

This role balances hands-on procurement execution with structured category and supplier management, ensuring service quality, cost control, and contractual compliance across a diverse and evolving supplier base.

You will work closely with facilities, engineering, finance, legal, IT, and operations teams, taking ownership of indirect procurement performance while contributing to broader supply chain and business improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Indirect Procurement & Corporate Services

• Execute procurement activities across indirect categories, including:

  • Facilities management (hard & soft FM)

  • Infrastructure leasing and utilities

  • Cleaning, security, and maintenance contracts

  • Telecoms and IT

  • Waste management and environmental services

  • Professional services and consultancy

  • NEC and other service-based contracts

• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle: demand intake, specification development, RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, contract award, and supplier mobilisation.

• Ensure service continuity and SLA adherence across all corporate service providers.

• Deliver cost savings and value optimisation through competitive sourcing, contract negotiation, and demand management.

• Develop and implement category strategies for key indirect spend areas.

Supplier Management and Contract Governance

• Manage strategic and operational relationships with service providers and contractors.

• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs such as:

  • SLA compliance

  • Service quality and responsiveness

  • Cost performance

  • Health, safety, and environmental compliance

• Lead supplier onboarding, due diligence, and contract governance, ensuring alignment with standards (e.g. ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO27001).

• Manage and administer NEC and service-based contracts, ensuring commercial and contractual compliance.

• Drive supplier performance improvement and issue resolution in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Support supplier risk management, including continuity planning for critical services.

Support to Direct Procurement

• Provide flexible support to direct purchasing activities as required, including:

  • Raising and managing purchase orders

  • Supplier coordination and expediting

  • Supporting sourcing initiatives for components and materials

• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment between direct and indirect procurement priorities.

Cost Control and Reporting

• Track and manage indirect spend against budget, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation.

• Conduct spend analysis across corporate services to identify trends, risks, and savings opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, financial controls, and approval processes.

• Support working capital optimisation through contract negotiations and payment terms.

Process Improvement and Systems

• Drive continuous improvement of indirect procurement processes and governance frameworks.

• Maintain accurate contract records, supplier data, and pricing information within ERP/MRP systems.

• Work collaboratively with finance, IT, and operations to improve data visibility and reporting.

• Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of procurement systems and tools.

Risk, Compliance and Governance

• Identify and manage risks related to service delivery, supplier dependency, and contract exposure.

• Ensure compliance with:

  • Health & Safety regulations; Environmental standards; Data security; and Internal governance and ethical sourcing policies

• Support audits and ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.

• Contribute to supplier risk assessments, including financial and operational considerations.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in indirect procurement, facilities management procurement, or corporate services sourcing, ideally within a regulated or operationally complex environment (e.g. defence, aerospace, manufacturing, or similar).

• Proven experience managing service contracts and facilities-related suppliers (hard & soft FM, utilities, telecoms, waste, etc.).

• Strong operational procurement capability, including RFQs, contract negotiation, PO management, and supplier coordination.

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, IFS, Enterprise 365, Odoo).

• Understanding of contract management frameworks (e.g. NEC or similar).

• Strong commercial awareness, including negotiation, cost management, and contract terms.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience with NEC contracts or construction/service-related contract frameworks.

• Knowledge of sustainability, or waste management regulations.

• Understanding of cost modelling or total cost of ownership (TCO) principles.

• CIPS qualification (or working towards).

What We Offer

• An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference.

• Salary commensurate with level of experience.

• Company pension contribution matched up to 10%.

• 25 days annual holiday + 8 Bank holidays.

• Medical Insurance.

• Dental Insurance.

• Salary sacrifice initiatives (EV Scheme, Cycle 2 Work, Tech Scheme)

• Discretionary annual company bonus.

Do you want to know more about us ?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/

Tekever is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified

candidates and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All offers are

conditional on successful pre-employment screening, including UK security clearance where

required.