Supplier Relationship Manager

• Hybrid role, working hours 9am-5pm Monday-Thursday, finishing at 4.30pm on Fridays
• Various benefits including: reward vouchers, pension, wellbeing sessions and more
• Full-time in the office for the first 3 months of training
• Varied client relationship management role, leading a team, reporting and strategising

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for nurturing existing business relationships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your stakeholder management and analytical skills can make a real difference?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join an established team as a Supplier Relationship Manager, in order to service client accounts efficiently and to the highest standards.
  
You will be the driving force behind communicating with a network of suppliers, maximising value and effectiveness from a cost, SLA, support and performance perspective. You will be heavily involved in monitoring and reporting on this area of the business, helping to create long-term strategy with the senior leadership team. In addition to this, you will be leading the wider team on a day-to-day basis.
  
Duties include:

• Supplier growth and management, developing and executing strategies to enhance the quality and breadth of suppliers by proactively sourcing and onboarding new suppliers
• Cultivating strong, lasting relationships with suppliers including negotiating terms of business and addressing any complaints
• Gaining a deep understanding of client needs and translating them into effective strategies to ensure suppliers can fulfil the workload
• Leading, managing, motivating and training the team, ensuring database accuracy and efficient handling of enquiries
• Developing and analysing management information to ensure workflow meets SLAs, identifying trends, providing insights, and driving continuous improvement
• Collaborating with a variety of internal stakeholders and teams
• Working within compliance and industry regulations

You will have:

• Proven experience managing and nurturing third party relationships, including contract negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Excellent team leadership and management skills
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in database management and reporting, experience of MI reporting

In return, you will be able to make a real impact and develop the role long-term, working at a senior level within the organisation.

The company are extremely supportive and collaborative, with a stable working environment, as well as having continued plans for further growth.

If you are a driven and experienced leader with a passion for building deep relationships with a range of third parties, we want to hear from you! Call us or apply today!