Supplier Relationship Manager

Procurement Heads is delighted to be partnered with a telecommunications company that’s at the heart of critical infrastructure nationwide. 

The business is the driving force behind a smarter and greener life in the UK and plays an instrumental role in the government’s net-zero targets.

The business is undergoing a huge transformation across its commercial team and is recruiting a number of new positions across SRM, Procurement and Category Management.
  
As Supplier Relationship Manager, reporting to the Director of SRM, you will be joining a heavily strategic function that will be at the forefront of business operations and expansions. 
  
The SRM team look after 16 key suppliers with a spend of circa £600m, therefore you will be managing extremely high-value and long-term contracts for the business. 

As Senior Supplier Manager you will be responsible for: 

• Own the relationship with up to 4 strategic suppliers with a contract value of £30-50m.
• Manage complex stakeholder environments and be able to work effectively across all stages of the contract lifecycle.
• Proactively manage the relationship and engagement with suppliers, 
• The role is about gaining commitment from the supplier for investment in innovation that will be critical in delivering the company’s purpose over the coming 10-15 years:
• Collaborate on building forward-facing supplier strategies focused on value-add creation, aligned to Business & Development Plan, CTO roadmap, ESG agenda, Commercial strategy, and associated business strategies.
• Identify and deliver 360-degree strategic initiatives across Value Add, Risk & Safety, Performance, and Commercial value for money.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the supplier’s business performance and market trends. 

Benefits: 

• A salary of up to £70,000
• Up to £7,000 car allowance
• 20% bonus
• Private Medical 
• Competitive Pension
• And much more!