Lead Supplier Relationship Manager

Page Personnel; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus & Benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Page Personnel in Leeds is seeking a Lead Supplier Relationship Manager to strengthen IT supplier partnerships within a regulated financial services environment. You will design and drive supplier strategies, oversee negotiations, and collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement priorities with business goals.

The role requires proven SRM experience in IT and financial services, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and a track record of delivering compliant, cost-effective procurement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supplier relationship management within IT and financial services.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to analyse supplier performance data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience working in a regulatory environment.
• Leadership skills to manage teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier relationship strategies to align with procurement objectives.
• Oversee contract negotiations to secure favourable terms for the organisation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and priorities.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the supply chain.
• Ensure all supplier relationships adhere to regulatory and ethical standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the supplier management team.
• Prepare detailed reports on supplier performance and procurement activities for senior management.

Skills

SRM IT suppliers

Procurement processes

Negotiation

Contract management

Leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory environment

Financial services

Job description

• A chance to join a fast growing company strengthening the procurement function.
• Lead supplier relationships within the exciting IT Category.

About Our Client

The employer is a medium-sized organisation operating within the financial services sector. They are committed to delivering high-quality services and maintaining strong supplier partnerships to support their business objectives.

Job Description

What the Lead Supplier Relationship Manager will be expected to do:

• Develop and implement supplier relationship strategies to align with procurement objectives.
• Oversee contract negotiations to secure favourable terms for the organisation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and priorities.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the supply chain.
• Ensure all supplier relationships adhere to regulatory and ethical standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the supplier management team.
• Prepare detailed reports on supplier performance and procurement activities for senior management.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Lead Supplier Relationship Manager should have:

• Proven experience managing IT Specific suppliers and Vendors.
• Proven expertise in supplier relationship management within the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to analyse supplier performance data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience working in a regulatory environment.
• Leadership skills to effectively manage teams and stakeholders.

What's on Offer

What the Successful Lead Supplier relationship Manager can expect:

• Up to £70,000 Dependent upon Experience + Bonus & Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package with Hybrid working Opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment in Leeds.
• Chance to make a significant impact within the financial services industry.

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