Supplier Manager Essex 50K-60K, Chelmsford
Client:
SmartSourcing Ltd
Location:
Chelmsford
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Views:
7
Posted:
17.02.2025
Expiry Date:
03.04.2025
Job Description:
Supplier Relationship Manager (MCIPS Qualified)
50K-60K, Hybrid/East of England, 2 days a week on site
Must be eligible for SC - minimum 5 years UK residency.
Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Supplier Relationship Manager/Contract Manager/Supplier Relationship Manager/Procurement Manager to develop and manage a portfolio of contracts and strategic supplier relationships.
Main Responsibilities Include:
1. Performance Management
2. Supplier Engagement
3. Commercial Negotiations
4. Disputes Management
5. Information Stakeholder Engagement
6. Contract Delivery
7. Risk Management
8. Record Management
9. Contract Variations and Extensions
10. Continuous Contractual Supplier Development
Skills and Experience:
1. Hold MCIPS Level 6/WCC Advanced Practitioner in either Contract Management or Supplier Relationship Management.
2. At least 5 years experience in a Commercial role e.g., Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Category Management, Procurement, Purchasing.
3. Able to demonstrate significant experience in the commercial management of contracts of significant value and/or worked as a leading Procurement professional in this broad area for a complex public sector organisation.
4. Strong analytical skills to align procurement solutions with customer needs.
5. Ability to see the big picture and think strategically.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise successfully with all levels.
8. Strong commercial acumen.
9. Strong negotiating, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills are essential to the role.
10. Provide innovative thinking and impetus to drive through change and develop and enhance an integrated commercial and contract management function.
11. Good organisational, time management and project management skills in order to ensure delivery of results to agreed deadlines.
12. Ability to travel as required throughout the UK.
SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity. We are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
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