Supplier Relationship Manager

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  • £50000 - £65000 per annum + 12% pension + bonus
  • Warwickshire, England
  • Permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, regulated environment with real scope to influence supplier strategy and contract delivery.

The Role

As a Supplier Relationship Manager t you'll play a key role within a dynamic category team, managing strategic sourcing events and overseeing a portfolio of Managed Service Agreements. Your commercial expertise will be critical in ensuring value-driven supplier partnerships, robust governance, and long-term strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing activity and support RFI/RFP development and supplier negotiations

  • Manage contract and vendor performance, ensuring commercial best practice

  • Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

  • Provide commercial insight and risk management across your contract portfolio

  • Support onboarding and ongoing supplier development activities

  • Contribute to category strategy and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Mentor and support junior procurement colleagues

What You'll Bring

  • Degree (or equivalent experience)

  • Significant experience in contract/vendor management and strategic sourcing

  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills

  • Experience managing outsourced providers and large supplier portfolios

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement across all levels, including leadership

  • Understanding of regulatory environments (Energy, Utilities or similar preferred)

  • CIPS Level 5 or working towards MCIPS (highly desirable)

What You'll Get

  • Competitive salary depending on experience

  • Performance-based bonus

  • Industry-leading pension contribution (up to 12%)

  • Hybrid working

  • Access to a wide range of flexible benefits including share schemes

Josie Hawkins Senior Consultant

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