Supplier manager

Job Title: Supplier Manager Salary: Up to GBP40,000pa Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London and supplier locations Contract type: Permanent / Full Time The Vacancy: As a supplier manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the management of our supplier relationships, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of goods and services to support the head of supplier management and commercial director is building and maintaining our supplier and procurement strategies and processes. Key tasks and responsibilities: Contract Management: Support the negotiation, development, and management of supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements. Performance Monitoring: Ensure the business owners have sufficient monitoring of supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs), identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments on suppliers, considering factors such as financial stability, legal compliance, and potential disruptions, and recommend mitigation strategies. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, finance, and operations teams, to align supplier management strategies with organizational goals. Remote Team Coordination: Effectively coordinate and communicate with a remote-based team, ensuring alignment on objectives and fostering a positive working environment. Cost Management: Assist in managing supplier costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and implementing strategies to optimize supplier relationships. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier management process, promoting efficiency and effectiveness in supplier interactions. Reporting and Analysis: Generate and analyze supplier performance reports, providing insights to leadership and recommending actions for improvement. Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, legal requirements, and company policies in all supplier management activities Essential Skills and Attributes (to be used for shortlisting criteria): Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work effectively in a remote-based environment. Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools. Self-motivated and results-oriented. Minimum 12 months experience in procurement or supplier management Our Staff Benefits: free eye tests, 25 days annual leave (Fulltime) + up to 8 days Bank Holidays Organised company events A casual dress code Wellness programme Staff Referral Programme. Access to staff discounts with retailers such as Argos, Currys, M S, B Q, Debenhams. Automatically enrol you into our contribution matching pension scheme