Lead Vendor Contracts Recruiter Are you a dynamic, results-driven recruiter with a proven track record for building strong vendor runner books? We are looking for a talented Lead Vendor Contracts Recruiter to join our growing team and help us source, manage, and build strong partnerships with top-tier vendors. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced recruiter to lead a critical part of our recruitment process and make a significant impact on our company's success. Key Responsibilities: Vendor Relationship Management: Establish and maintain long-term, strategic relationships with key vendors such as Matrix, Comensura etc. Recruitment Strategy: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies for sourcing high-quality vendors. Lead and Mentor: Lead a team of vendor recruiters, providing guidance, support, and training to optimize performance. Sourcing & Screening: Identify, source, and recruit vendors who meet the company's quality, operational, and cost requirements. You will be building a runner book eventually targeted to £20k GP per month Negotiation: Work closely with vendors to negotiate contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and other key terms to drive mutual success and ensure delivery continuation of all current vendor agreements. Market Analysis: Continuously analyze the vendor market to identify trends, best practices, and opportunities for improvement. Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including procurement, operations, and management, to ensure vendor recruitment is aligned with company goals. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Vendor Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or in a similar role. Strong background in vendor management and recruitment processes. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong leadership abilities with experience mentoring and developing junior recruiters. High-level organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Why Join Us? Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Opportunity to lead a key part of the recruitment process and shape vendor partnerships. Collaborative and supportive team culture. Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.). Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. If you're ready to take your recruitment career to the next level and make an impact in a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today