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Supplier Relationship Manager
| Posting date: | 01 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £38,389.00 to £41,212.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 38389 - 41212 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2024 |
| Location: | Flexible in UK, SG192DL |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JUL20244012 |
Summary
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Supplier Relationship Manager will lead, own and develop our relationships with key strategic suppliers.
As part of the procurement leadership team, you will play a major part in professionalising the procurement support available to the RSPB and bring more of our procurement activities centrally. The successful candidate will take the lead and develop the supplier relationships we currently have and build new partnerships whilst acting as a representative of the internal stakeholders.
What's the role about?
Leading the Supplier Relationship Team and supplier management direction for RSPB.
Develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and high-quality performance.
Monitor supplier performance against agreed-upon metrics and service level agreements (SLAs).
Maintain accurate records of supplier performance and provide regular reports to senior management.
Conduct regular reviews with suppliers to discuss performance, address issues, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and procurement guidelines.
Responsible for devising new or amending existing procurement guidance, specifically related to supplier management, but also cost, whilst maintaining control and reducing risk of poor or illegal practices
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
Experience in supplier management, or a similar procurement role.
Strong relationship building, communication, and interpersonal skills
Working within a specialist procurement team which delivers high standards of output.
Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences whether by phone, email or in person.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.
This is a permanent, full-time role for 37.5 hours per week, however part-time hours may be considered.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 2 September 2024. For further information please contact ben.morriss@rspb.org.uk .As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.
As part of the procurement leadership team, you will play a major part in professionalising the procurement support available to the RSPB and bring more of our procurement activities centrally. The successful candidate will take the lead and develop the supplier relationships we currently have and build new partnerships whilst acting as a representative of the internal stakeholders.
What's the role about?
Leading the Supplier Relationship Team and supplier management direction for RSPB.
Develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and high-quality performance.
Monitor supplier performance against agreed-upon metrics and service level agreements (SLAs).
Maintain accurate records of supplier performance and provide regular reports to senior management.
Conduct regular reviews with suppliers to discuss performance, address issues, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and procurement guidelines.
Responsible for devising new or amending existing procurement guidance, specifically related to supplier management, but also cost, whilst maintaining control and reducing risk of poor or illegal practices
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
Experience in supplier management, or a similar procurement role.
Strong relationship building, communication, and interpersonal skills
Working within a specialist procurement team which delivers high standards of output.
Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences whether by phone, email or in person.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.
This is a permanent, full-time role for 37.5 hours per week, however part-time hours may be considered.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 2 September 2024. For further information please contact ben.morriss@rspb.org.uk .As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.