Job Title: Strategic Supplier Manager & Contract LeadLocation: Remote but with ad hoc travel Possibly twice a monthtravel to central London / Croydon / Manchester possibly Birmingham / LiverpoolContract Duration: 12 MonthsDaily Rate: GBP650/day (Umbrella Maximum)IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: SC
Strategic Relationship and Contract Management Lead
- Lead relationships with strategic suppliers and delivery partners.
- Drive supplier performance, value and innovation.
- Shape supplier strategies, intelligence and stakeholder engagement.
- Provide expert commercial and contract management advice.
- Build and enhance contract management capability across the organisation.
- Establish assurance frameworks that strengthen contract oversight.
- Represent the organisation in strategic supplier and stakeholder engagements.
- Promote best practice and continuous improvement in supplier Management
Essential:
- Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM)
- Professional Services category management
- Contract management & supplier governance
- Public sector procurement (PA23)
- Government contract management experience
- Strong stakeholder engagement & influencing
- Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
- Project delivery in fast-paced environments
- Proven leadership & collaboration skills
- eProcurement systems expertise
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-starter with a delivery-focused mindset
Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant
CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
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