Senior Supplier Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Supplier Manager to join their innovative team. This key role involves managing procurement lifecycles and optimizing supply chain performance, with a focus on public sector clients. Enjoy the flexibility of remote working with occasional travel to Hull, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, and tailored training. Join a collaborative environment that fosters career progression and offers a supportive team atmosphere, where your contributions will directly impact the success of procurement initiatives.

Benefits

Remote working

Performance related bonus

Life Insurance

Private Medical

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Free breakfast & lunch

Company supported pension

Tailored training & development

Great working environment

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Understanding of public sector procurement processes.
• Experience managing contractors in an Estates role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier onboarding and compliance checks.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead improvement plans.
• Support procurement team in supplier selection and negotiations.

Skills

Public Sector Procurement

Supplier Management

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Job description

Senior Supplier Manager – Remote (occasional travel to Hull) - £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be supporting a leading procurement consultancy who support public sector clients in their search for a Senior Supplier Manager.

This is a newly created key role will support client by managing procurement lifecycles and optimising supply chain performance.

Benefits:

• Remote working with occasional travel to HQ in Hull
• Performance related bonus
• Life Insurance (after a successful probation period)
• Private Medical (after a successful probation period)
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas holiday period
• Free breakfast & lunch provided when in the office
• Pension (company supported)
• Tailored training & development
• A great working environment and regular social events
• Being part of an entrepreneurial team that challenges you and gives you fantastic career progression

Senior Supplier Manager Duties:

• Lead the supplier onboarding process, including due diligence, accreditation, and compliance checks in line with framework requirements
• Monitor supplier performance using agreed KPIs, SLAs, and client feedback and lead performance reviews and improvement plans where necessary
• Facilitate supplier engagement sessions, capability assessments and market insight gathering to enhance the supply chain strategy
• Support the procurement team in supplier selection, tender evaluations and commercial negotiations as require
• Work closely with framework clients to resolve supplier issues and ensure alignment with project goals
• Maintain supplier databases and ensure accurate and up-to-date records of certifications, insurance and other compliance documents
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and social value outcomes through collaborative supplier development initiatives
• Ensure adherence to procurement regulations (e.g., PCR 2015), framework rules, and best practice guidelines

Hours: Full time Monday – Friday (Flexitime)

Required skills & experience:

• Have an understanding of public sector procurement
• Experience in managing contractors and or Consultants in relation to an Estates role (desirable)
• Understand the importance of good supplier management processes
• Great interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels and be comfortable with delivering presentations
• Confident, assertive, able to work independently and make decisions without the requirement for continuous supervision

If you would like to discuss this Senior Supplier Manager role in more detail, then do get in touch with Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group now!