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Supplier Relationship Manager

London or East Midlands based

Circa £50k plus outstanding benefits package

This is an exciting time to join a well-established, growing and progressive organisation who are looking to appoint their new Supplier Relationship Manager.

The role will be focused supporting the Procurement Director to create organisational excellence in supplier relationship and contract management for the whole organisation.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• To lead the design, development and implementation of governance, training and reporting in relation to supplier relationship and contract management.
• To lead the design, development and implementation of reporting in relation to supplier performance and the impact on customer satisfaction.
• To lead the design, development and implementation of new supplier onboarding processes.
• Review and report on contract leakage.
• To meet customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money and excellent customer service, through compliance with category priorities and improved supplier performance.
• Senior level stakeholder engagement to support and drive the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Ensure compliance to appropriate procurement regulations, other relevant legislation and internal financial procedures.

The  right candidate will have significant and advanced procurement knowledge comprising of advanced negotiation skills, knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, knowledge of supply chain theory, persuading and influencing and interpersonal skills, contract law and dispute resolution, statistical and data analysis skills, knowledge of market areas related to specific work categories, finance and leasing knowledge, business development and business accounting. As well as a sound knowledge of EU procurement directives and UK legislation, EC Procurement directives and Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Code of Ethics.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this newly formed and developing procurement function, where your input will have a huge impact and effect on how the team operates in this innovative, evolving organisation.

For a confidential discussion please call Nigel Fortnum or Gayle Williamson on 0141 212 7555. 

To apply, please submit your CV.