Hybrid SRM Lead, Digital Procurement & Supplier Relations

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bolton is seeking a UK Supplier Relationship Manager to deliver on Supplier Relationship Management within the Digital Services & Solutions Procurement team. This role offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000, depending on experience, along with a hybrid working model. Seeking candidates with strong senior procurement experience and excellent communication skills to develop key relationships and contracts. Join a team dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces and fostering a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience dealing with senior internal and external collaborators.
• Ability to lead and influence SRM strategies in varying contexts.
• Skills to develop and draft SRM schedules and SLAs.
• Capability to handle and develop contracts through their lifecycle.
• Ability to operate independently and recommend strategies.

Responsibilities

• Focus on SRM delivery across the critical domain.
• Develop key supplier and stakeholder relationships and contracts.
• Communicate across wider Indirect Procurement and co-operate internationally.
• Champion and mentor teams to ensure positive engagement.

Skills

Senior procurement experience / SRM professional

Excellent written and communication skills

Excellent soft skills and emotional intelligence

Knowledge of contracts and contract law

Education

MCIPS qualified or studying for MCIPS

Job description

A leading defence organisation in Bolton is seeking a UK Supplier Relationship Manager to deliver on Supplier Relationship Management within the Digital Services & Solutions Procurement team. This role offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000, depending on experience, along with a hybrid working model. Seeking candidates with strong senior procurement experience and excellent communication skills to develop key relationships and contracts. Join a team dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces and fostering a diverse workplace.