Head of Supplier Management
Location: Enfield
Type: Full Time, up to 12-month fixed term contract with possible extension, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 17.00pm
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
About the Role:
Due to a new contract win, we are seeking a Head of Supplier Management to join our team. As a Head of Supplier Management, you will be working for a Central Government welfare & accommodation contract, reporting into the Contract Delivery Director.
You will be responsible for reporting against contractual terms and key performance indicators, managing day-to-day financial operations, producing management accounts, and managing key or sub-contractor relations for ARAP (Afghan Relocation & Assistance Policy). This role includes overall performance reporting and supplier management against contractual terms, identifying trends and risks, and ensuring risk is effectively managed to meet contractual obligations. A key part of this role is to manage relevant teams and relationships to deliver high-quality financial services and ensure services and activities are effectively delivered in line with contractual obligations. You will be responsible and accountable for financial, quality, and regulatory efficiency alongside compliance with all contractual obligations.
Role Criteria:
* Leadership of a supplier management and commercial team
* Experience of implementing a performance management framework to support effective management of supply chain partners through regular reviews, realization of benefits, and mitigation of risks
* Experience in commercial contracting / contract management
* An accurate and thorough approach to work with attention to detail
* Highly numerate
* Good business analysis skills
* Current knowledge of supplier and/or commercial structures
* Understanding of quality management systems in line with ISO9001
* Familiarity with principles of project management and delivering effective contract mobilization through the supply chain
* Excellent communication skills
* Highly collaborative nature, flexible to meet the needs of this ever-evolving and exciting contract
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Benefits we can offer you:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organized as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
* Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
* Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
* Family-friendly policies
* SW 5/8.5%
* 3x life insurance
* Family private medical
To apply, follow the link below or to discuss your application further please contact Beth Dunford at beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk.
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