Job Description

Supply Chain Product Lead

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Vacancy Reference Number
19884


Number of Vacancies
1
(B) OCU
Met Business Services
Location
Kilburn, Westminster
Building
KILBURN POLICE STATION
Band
Band L
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
36 hours per week
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert

Job Title:

Supply Chain Product Lead

Salary:

The starting salary is 68,295, which includes allowances totalling 2,928.


The salary is broken down as 65,367 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale 70,012 Plus, a location allowance of 1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of 1,000.

Location

:

Kilburn, Westminster



Met Business Services (MBS) is a new way for the Met to deliver enabling services to all of our officers and staff. MBS is a front-line focused services organisation that sets our people up to succeed, reduces admin, delivers modern user centric end to end solutions and provides a single source of truth for all HR, Finance, Commercial and support services data, providing a critical cornerstone to fix our foundations.


MBS will help every person and supplier working with the Met by:

Building a modern and efficient industry-standard business services directorate, building and pooling key specialist capabilities, strengthening HR, Finance and Commercial functions whilst removing functional silos; Designing end-to-end services, building them the needs of the users rather than in functional process silos and seamlessly integrating them regardless of how they are delivered; and Providing easy-to-use interfaces and 'one-touch' services for end-users that leverage the potential of contemporary technologies like automation and low-code workflows.

This is an exciting time to be part of MBS - we are building new capabilities and new ways of working that will directly help the frontline to focus on what matters and make a real difference to London. The Met as a whole is transforming to deliver on our goals of More Trust, Less Crime and High Standards, and being part of establishing this new organisation puts you at the heart of that journey with tremendous potential for growth both within the team and across the Met. The value and purpose of MBS is wired into the heart of the Met, with opportunities to collaborate across the organisation, drive innovation to get the right outcomes and support our people in policing London.


The role will rely on building good relationships, utilising your knowledge / experience, and managing internal and external SMEs to deliver real value and change for the organisation. An understanding of industry best practice asset, inventory and supply chain products including Oracle Cloud is key.

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button ". 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 Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 2nd December 2025.

www.metpolicecareers.co.uk

Essential For The Role

Experience:

5 years product management or functional experience with at least 2 within asset, inventory and supply chain applications. Experience as a product manager, functional lead or owner preferably within internal product space. Understanding of SaaS based solutions supporting back office services like Oracle Cloud, Tranman or other Fleet Management applications etc would be useful Public Sector is desirable; policing experience is desirable Understanding of project management of technology development and implementations Experience of managing a small team of individuals providing clear direction, support and resolution Understanding of shaping product strategy and product delivery capabilities. Experience in creating technology strategies and roadmaps aligned to business strategies Knowledge of public sector shared services and the challenges they face Managing a functional enhancements team.

Knowledge

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Educated to high level. Understanding of SaaS based products Practical knowledge of core end to end services covering across supply chain, inventory and asset management. Knowledge of public sector shared services and the challenges they face Knowledge of Oracle Cloud or ServiceNow technology supporting back office services useful Knowledge of operations of best-in-practice ERP and other industry leading Supply Chain platforms Detailed knowledge of product lifecycles processes including testing & change management

Additional Information:

The working arrangement for this role will be 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home.



Required Languages
English
Reports To
Head of Product - Band S
Additional Information
CVF Staff Band.pdf - 971KB Opens in a new window

Disability Confident Statement

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.



As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.



The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.




Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.



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