Supplier Relationship Manager & Regional Lead
Location: Perth, Scotland (Highly flexible working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic Supplier Relationship Manager to develop and implement a robust supplier relationship framework, driving performance and value across the supply chain. This role is critical in building strategic partnerships, ensuring compliance, and supporting procurement transformation to deliver a best-in-class commercial model.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and roll out the Supplier Relationship Framework across the organisation.
- Manage key supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with strategic suppliers, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Monitor supplier performance, conduct analytical reviews, and implement improvement plans.
- Support procurement teams in developing incentivisation tools to enhance supplier performance.
- Ensure due diligence and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements to mitigate risk.
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, aligning supplier activities with organisational goals.
- Stay informed on market trends and feed insights into procurement strategy.
- Travel to regional offices and supplier sites as required.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualifications: MCIPS; Degree desirable.
- Experience:
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships at senior levels.
- Expertise in KPI/SLA development and performance improvement strategies.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders.
- Ability to design and implement supplier relationship frameworks.
- Resilience and agility to manage change and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Ideal Candidate
You will bring deep supplier relationship management expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence at the highest level. This is an opportunity to shape supplier engagement strategies, drive value, and make a tangible impact in a collaborative and supportive environment.
