Parts Supply Chain Manager
Job Title: Parts Supply Chain Manager
Salary: The starting salary is £59,839, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £56,911 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £69,342. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Marlowe House (Role will require travel to all Fleet Services sites especially workshop locations)
About Fleet Services
The police vehicle fleet is an important physical asset. It enables officers and staff to do their job, carries key equipment required, and provides safe transportation for the public / prisoners.
The role of Fleet Services is to keep the Met mobile, ensuring we can detect, respond to, and prevent crime whilst building public trust and confidence. Fleet Services are committed to leading with innovation, responsibility and environmental consciousness, striving for a fleet that is safer, smarter and cleaner, with a focused approach as follows:
- We will manage responsibly to deliver an excellent service and achieve value for money
- We will deliver strategies to manage the fleet efficiently and effectively
- We will deliver a fit-for-purpose, flexible and available fleet
The complex needs of modern policing requires a wide range of vehicle types. We operate a fleet of over 5,200 assets on the road and river, as well as over 1,000 pedal cycles. London is the most complex and diverse city in the UK, and our fleet is reflective of that. We currently have over 220 different types of vehicles supporting all operational commands including armed response vehicles, HGVs, patrol cars, motorbikes and pedal cycles.
Customers can be broadly grouped into three strategic pillars – Frontline Policing, Met Ops & Performance, and Counter Terrorism / Specialist Operations. Collectively this covers pan London requirements as well as national CT responsibilities.
The overall fleet requirements and volumes are owned and governed by operational leaders at the Strategic Fleet Board. Operational teams are accountable for the volume of fleet required to undertake their roles, and Fleet Services support and enable effective decision making through provision of information and technical / industry knowledge.
Key responsibilities
- Parts Approach – Develop, refine and implement changes to the overall parts approach across all workshops
- Parts Stock Levels – Ensure each workshop store has the appropriate stock level of parts, including frequently used and high-demand items, whilst avoiding over or under stocking
- Forecast Needs – use historical data and trends to forecast future needs and ensure each workshop schedules timely re-orders
- Inventory Audits – regularly undertake inventory audits at each workshop to ensure accurate records and prevent loss, theft or discrepancies. Ensure parts storage and handling meet regulatory and safety standards.
- Inventory Updates – identify and phase out outdated or obsolete parts while introducing new or updated inventory. Oversee proper disposal of obsolete or hazardous parts in compliance with environmental regulations.
- Relationship Management – Build and maintain relationships with contracted suppliers in the parts management space
- Sourcing / procurements – lead on sourcing and procurement activity in compliance with MPS / MOPAC purchasing policy / regulations
- Supplier performance – regularly assess supplier performance based on contract KPIs and assess supplier reliability, quality and cost effectiveness. Make recommendations for changes when necessary
- Stores Managers – Work with Stores Managers across all workshops to assist them in delivering their roles. Provide training, guidance and development to enhance their skills and performance
- Communications – Ensure communication flows effectively across all stores to maintain alignment of processes and procedures
- Service, Maintenance and Repair Engagement – work closely with management in the service, maintenance and repair pillar to understand their parts needs, parts quality issues, parts shortages/delays, and any future changes that will impact on parts provision
- Supplier / service optimisation – Review service performance and develop ideas on innovations / improvements that can be delivered to improve Fleet Services (new solutions, process re-engineering and tactical technology enhancement). Drive a culture of continuous improvement, value for money and performance excellence within all commercial arrangements.
- Supply chain risk – regularly review supplier positions across a number of metrics, working with MPS Commercial, and ensure contingencies are in place to deal with potential supply chain risks.
- Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Invoices - Governance and oversight of all supplier activity for allocated contracts. Ensure Purchase Orders are raised promptly and ensure invoices are reviewed appropriately before approval.
- Reporting - Develop and implement processes for reporting and monitoring supplier / contract initiatives
- End customer focus – Ensure teams focus on delivery of excellent service to end customers, and ensure they understand what it is they are ultimately helping to enable through their work
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 16th June 2025.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 1 to 2 weeks after the closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1 to 2 weeks after hiring manager review.