Supplier Relationship Manager

The role of Supplier Relationship Manager in the Public Sector involves managing supplier relationships to ensure optimal procurement and supply chain operations. Based in Birmingham, this position requires expertise in procurement processes and supplier management.

Client Details

A well-established organisation within the Public Sector, this company operates with a strong focus on procurement and supply chain efficiency. It is a medium-sized organisation known for its structured approach to supplier management and public sector compliance.

Description

Sitting at the heart of the legal operations, you will be responsible for ensuring that supplier relationships are well-managed, performance is tightly monitored, and contracts deliver value, quality, and compliance.

The Supplier Relationship Manager for the Legal & Enforcement department is responsible for the effective management, administration, and compliance of all external legal services contracts. This role involves overseeing the lifecycle of legal service agreements, ensuring that contracts are properly negotiated, executed, and adhered to, while mitigating any cost and reputational risks for the organisation. The role holder acts as a key liaison between the company and legal service providers, ensuring that services are delivered to specification, within budget, and on time - whilst looking for opportunities to maximise value for money and improve services.

Profile

• Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles.
• A proven track record in the life cycle of complex contract management.
• A track record of delivering strong performance management and efficiencies within the supply chain.
• Proven experience in the financial management of contracts such as managing complex purchase orders and assessing contract costs against budget.
• An ability to interpret and use Excel and turn complex data sets into summaries to enable to management decisions.
• An ability to make clear judgements based on contract risk and business considerations, in order to identify key issues and appropriate solutions.
• Strong communication (orally and in writing) skills, with the ability to create an effective working partnerships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting skills, with demonstrable and experience of producing contract management documentation.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 42,500 to 48,500 per annum.
• Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.
• Located in Birmingham, offering flexible, hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office, the others working from home)
• Excellent pension (employee to contribute up to 7% with a total pension of 19.5%)
• Application date closes 15th December with interviews due to take place in the new year