Strategic Supplier Relations Manager

Culina Group Limited; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Eye care vouchers

Reward & Recognition program

Everyday discounts for retailers

Job summary

A logistics and distribution company in the UK is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to oversee supplier performance and risk management. This role involves creating strategic plans to optimize supply chain efficiency and enhance financial performance. The ideal candidate will have solid negotiation skills and a keen commercial mindset, aiming to add value through supplier relationships. This is a full-time position at a mid-senior level with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to identify and implement value add commercial solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple and potentially conflicting stakeholders.
• Confident in challenging the supply chain model and specification.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance and risk of key suppliers.
• Develop strategic category plans with Sourcing Managers.
• Optimize supplier relationships for value addition.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Strategic planning

Communication

Job description

A logistics and distribution company in the UK is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to oversee supplier performance and risk management. This role involves creating strategic plans to optimize supply chain efficiency and enhance financial performance. The ideal candidate will have solid negotiation skills and a keen commercial mindset, aiming to add value through supplier relationships. This is a full-time position at a mid-senior level with opportunities for career growth.