Supplier Relationship Manager (MCIPS Qualified)
50K-60K, Hybrid/East of England, 2 days a week on site
Must be eligible for SC minimum 5 years UK residency
Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Supplier Relationship Manager/Contract Manager/Supplier Relationship Manager/Procurement Manager to develop and manage a portfolio of contracts and strategic supplier relationships.
Main responsibilities include:
1. Performance Management
2. Supplier Engagement
3. Commercial Negotiations
4. Disputes Management
5. Management Information
6. Stakeholder Engagement
7. Contract Delivery
8. Risk Management
9. Record Management
10. Contract Variations and Extensions
11. Continuous Contractual Supplier Development
Skills and experience:
1. Hold MCIPS Level 6/WCC Advanced Practitioner in either Contract Management or Supplier Relationship Management
2. At least 5 years experience in a Commercial role (e.g., Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Category Management, Procurement, Purchasing)
3. Able to demonstrate significant experience in the commercial management of contracts of significant value and/or worked as a leading Procurement professional in this broad area for a complex, public sector organisation
4. Strong analytical skills to align procurement solutions with customer needs
5. Ability to see the big picture and think strategically
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise successfully with all levels
8. Strong commercial acumen
9. Strong negotiating, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills are essential to the role
10. Provide innovative thinking and impetus to drive through change and develop and enhance an integrated commercial and contract management function
11. Good organisational, time management and project management skills in order to ensure delivery of results to agreed deadlines
12. Ability to travel as required throughout the UK
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