Supplier Relationship Manager

Title: Supplier Relationship Manager

Location: UK – Flexible working options / locations available, Middlesbrough, Bolton, Ipswich, Bristol and London – Hybrid working

Salary & Package: £65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Strong Pension Scheme + Life Assurance + Private Medical + 28 days holiday

Sea Global are delighted to currently be working with one of the largest Insurance business’ who turn over £bn’s globally. They are an award winning, global powerhouse who are at the forefront of their industry, who would be a great name for anyone to have on their CV.

As a result of growth, they are looking to recruit a Supplier Relationship Manager to join their busy team focusing across predominantly IT suppliers, but there will also be a focus across general services. The role will have a heavy focus across strategic management across tier 1 vendors, working closely with both the internal and external customer. The role reports into the Head of Supplier Management and will also have responsibilities to manage a Supplier Analyst.

They are currently operating a hybrid working model, where the successful candidate will need to be in one of the offices listed above for 2 days a week. Please click apply if this sounds like something that you would like to explore further!

Role & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Supplier Management, as well as manage another junior member of the team
• Ensure alignment between the business and the suppliers on Business Strategy in order to maximise the value of the relationship
• Be the voice of the Supplier, as appropriate, within the businesses and departments
• Nurture company-wide productive relationships at all levels and across different subject matter interest groups and build relationships across the Group, with a view to leveraging best practice
• Ensure operational compliance against risk control frameworks managed by the business and covered under contract
• Management and enhancement of the control environment for long standing partners, particularly around Compliance, Data Privacy and Security

Experience & Requirements

• Experience of working in a similar role within a large, complex organisation
• Demonstrable experience within end-to-end best practice Supplier Relationship Management with internal and external vendors
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage conflicting demands and prioritise
• Ability to present strategic and operational activities in a way that is accessible to multiple audiences (including C-suite)