Commercial & Supplier Relationship Manager
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE3 8RA |
| Company: | Leicestershire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7341 |
Summary
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA
Salary: £55,445 - £61,116 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 03/04/2026
Interview Date(s): Week commencing 6th April 2026
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference?
Do you want a job where no two days are the same?
About the Role
This is a corporate role within the Procurement and Supply Chain Management team, focused on delivering best value for the council through effective supplier engagement and commercial negotiation. The role is well suited to an individual with strong negotiation and relationship management skills, who is confident working with suppliers to achieve optimal outcomes.
You will play a key part in supporting the organisation’s procurement activity, resolving issues as they arise and providing practical, solutions‑focused advice. The role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting, attention to detail, and the ability to balance commercial awareness with organisational priorities.
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About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- Have strong ability to negotiate with others and use interpersonal skills to bring about change and achieved the desired outcomes and to analyse complex problems, develop business models and options and undertake risk analysis.
- Be able to demonstrate strong commercial skills including influencing, negotiation, risk management, obtaining value for money, and liaising with a range of professional staff at varying levels.
- Have experience of working within a customer focussed environment.
- Be able to evidence of the successful management of strategic commercial relationships to ensure positive provider performance, to improve value for money and achieve service outcomes.
- Have a proven track record of successfully engaging with a range of stakeholders partner bodies, building effective working relationships and promoting organisational reputation and interests.
- Be able to evidence savings achieved and approach from previous roles and Experience of managing and delivering successfully a number of projects simultaneously.
- Degree and/or equivalent relevant professional qualification (MCIPS) or relevant commercial/ procurement qualification plus Evidence of continuing professional development or Demonstrable experience.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Kay Springthorpe Head of Procurement & Supply Chain
Telephone: 0116 3050375
Email: kay.springthorpe@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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