Permanent
Up to £68,000 + Pension + BUPA + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)
Southampton, Store Support Office
We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO), we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Supply & Logistics Vendor Manager and you’ll be a big part of this.
Role Purpose: The Vendor Performance Manager will lead Supply & Logistics in establishing and maintaining outstanding strategic and operational relationships with our vendor base. Setting vendor strategy, developing and scaling the vendor program, driving performance and excellence in OTIF/delivery compliance, as well as building overall B&Q and vendor capability. Leads the Supply Chain sustainability strategy in partnership with key vendors, supporting the delivery of Key KPI’s, providing analytics and best practices.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Thinker: Develops, owns, and supports the vendor management long-term plan and strategy for Supply & Logistics in conjunction with the S&L leadership teams.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with various departments, including supply chain, logistics, IT, commercial, and sustainability teams.
3. Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverages data analytics to inform decision-making and identify actionable insights.
4. Drives Performance: Provides training, analysis, and insights to the S&L teams.
5. Evolves S&L Vendor Program: Develops and scales the S&L vendor program incorporating external best practices.
6. Process Guidance & Evolution: Manages and develops vendor compensation and delivery compliance processes.
7. Provides Clarity: Owner of the vendor manual from an S&L perspective.
8. Figurehead for Supply Chain Vendor Management: Leader of cross-vendor communications from S&L perspective.
9. Curious Innovator: Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
10. Sustainability Advocate: Promote sustainable practices within Supply and the vendor network.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Able to analyse complex data efficiently and effectively.
* Able to forward plan and balance day-to-day operations within the team.
* Ability to strategically plan and evolve processes, analytics, and ways of working.
* A good understanding of associated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Can monitor purchases and intake of stock to maximise availability and control stock levels.
* Commercially and customer-focused with ability to optimise vendor relationships.
* Experience of leading and managing a team.
* In-depth experience working in Supply Chain or logistics, preferably in a retail or manufacturing environment.
* Proven analytical skills.
* Good communication and inter-personal skills.
* High level of influencing skills.
* Able to build cross-functional internal relationships.
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