Supplier Relationship Management Lead
We are recruiting for a Supplier Relationship Management Lead on an interim basis until the end of July 2025.
The Supplier Relationship Management Lead is responsible for providing supplier relationship management (SRM) and supplier development leadership, including the provision of support to Commercial / Contract Managers responsible for 'Strategic' and 'Important' SRM suppliers. The role will also be responsible for the development and implementation of SRM Framework activities that identify and deliver relationship benefits/value to supplier.
As a Supplier Relationship Management Lead, you will need to have/be:
Analytical Skills including the use of Excel to understand and analyse supplier information.
Commercial awareness and negotiating skills
Communication skills - the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including the writing of reports and delivery of presentation.
Influencing - the ability to liaise and influence internal and external decision makers.
Team management - the ability to set objectives and review performance to ensure that team members have the necessary understanding to deliver the team's objectives.
Ability to use Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Understanding of applying Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) intervention activities / arrangements to enhance supplier performance.
Knowledge of working with or for publicly funded bod...