Supplier Relations Manager (Lead SRM)

To develop and manage a portfolio of strategic supplier relationships working closely with internal stakeholder and supplier partner's

Responsible for all aspects of contract management and the full life cycle of a contract

Client Details

Our client operating within natural resources are renowned for their commitment to excellence and their focus on sustainable practices in all their operations.

Description

• Oversee and manage the organisation's overall SRM and Contract strategy in order to maximise process efficiency and productivity
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers
• Implement new technologies to streamline and improve procurement and supply chain processes
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the latest trends in the industry
• Develop and oversee risk management procedures
• Ensure that all supply chain processes align with the organisation's sustainability goals
• Prepare and present detailed reports on supplier and contract performance
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting including contractual performance, supplier performance and analysis of expenditure focused on opportunities for further improvement.

Profile

A successful Supply Chain Manager should have:

• Ideally a relevant qualification in supply chain management or MCIPS qualification
• Proven experience in managing and optimising supplier performance and contract performance within a supply chain/procurement role and function with focus on cost/quality/assurance
• Experience in contracts including including tendering, commercial negotiation, performance metric management
• Ability to analyse data sets and produce and present reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborative and partnership working ethos

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of 45000 - 50,000
• An attractive employer contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and inclusive work culture
• Edinburgh location, hybrid working with excellent transport links and parking facilities