A brand new opportunity for a Supplier & Commercial Manager to join a renowned organisation based in London or Basingstoke, offering a salary of £74,000. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising supplier partnerships, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and overseeing the commercial, contractual, and performance aspects of external supplier agreements. Role Responsibilities of the Supplier & Commercial Manager include: Supporting the development and implementation of strategic spend management agendas and category plans in line with corporate policies. Leading contract renewals and projects aimed at savings delivery and risk mitigation. Identifying and pursuing opportunities for efficiencies, cost reductions, and revenue generation with current and potential suppliers. Managing key external supplier relationships and serving as the subject matter expert (SME) for all strategic suppliers. Conducting supplier performance reviews, addressing improvement plans when necessary, and ensuring high performance ratings. Collaborating with senior stakeholders to influence strategies and identify innovative opportunities within procurement. Person Specification of the Supplier & Commercial Manager: Strong experience in procurement processes, category management, and full life cycle sourcing. Proven ability to develop supplier governance models and manage supplier relationships through KPIs and MI. Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of influencing C-suite stakeholders and managing complex negotiations. Strong analytical capabilities and experience utilizing procurement systems like SAP Ariba, alongside familiarity with tools such as Power BI and Excel. A proactive, adaptable individual with a solutions-oriented mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Salary £74,000 Hybrid working with 2-3 days a week on site This role will be well suited to you if you have experience as a Supplier Manager, Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Commercial Manager, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Specialist, Commodity Manager or Supplier Specialist