Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager

Bellrock Property and Facilities Management; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellrock Property and Facilities Management seeks a Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager to oversee supplier relationships and support client needs. This role requires strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, coupled with strategic planning abilities. A competitive benefits package and the opportunity for hybrid working are provided, ensuring a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life cover

Paid sick leave

Health Assured employee assistance program

Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in strategic supplier management in a maintenance or service environment.
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Lead negotiations related to contracts and service expectations.
• Prepare reports for senior stakeholders on commercial opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Data Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification

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02.06.2025

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Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager

At Bellrock, we harness technology to give our customers an experience that not only leaves them with advanced building systems. But with peace of mind. And we unlock that by being technology-led, but people-driven. So when you’re part of Bellrock, you’ll get everything you need to be your best at work - because our people are the heart of our business. And we’re all about helping them to shine.

The Strategic Relationship Manager supports the Account Director by developing and managing relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and most importantly our client. They ensure that the commercial and service requirements of the client are supported by the strategic and collaborative partnerships that they create with our supply partners. They will explore business growth opportunities for Bellrock, and deliver the company’s strategic objectives, whilst maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships with all stakeholders. The Strategic Relationship Manager role is a unique opportunity to demonstrate commercial, tendering and contracting skills, whilst delivering the supplier strategy and overseeing the contractual customer relationship.

How will you be the change?

We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our customers - whatever part of the business you’re in. Because every role plays a part in driving us further. And everyone can be the change. That’s how deliver value for our customers, and building systems that lead the way.

And as a Strategic Relationship Manager with Bellrock, you’ll do it by

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and the client, through collaboration and trust.
• Strategic planning and delivery that enables supplier performance to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Understanding of client needs and expectations to align services and solutions effectively.
• Utilise your team to track and review the performance of suppliers and strategy, encourage innovation, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Lead negotiations related to contracts, agreements, and service level expectations, ensuring opportunities are met and aligned with Bellrock’s commercial and wider business objectives.
• Collaborate with various internal teams (commercial, finance, legal, central procurement and supplier management etc.) to deliver value-adding solutions for the client within strong contractual frameworks.
• Preparing adhoc reports and presentations for senior stakeholders on commercial opportunities and compliance, strategic recommendations, and supplier performance.
• Staying up to date with market conditions and industry trends, recognising opportunities through supplier innovation, and being able to meet challenges proactively.

What does it take?

If you’re ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as a Strategic Relationship Manager, you’ll need

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Preferably MCIPS qualified or willing to work towards qualification.
• 5+ years of experience of a similar role.
• Potentially a Facilities Management (FM) qualification or working towards an FM qualification.
• Experience of strategic supplier management preferably in a maintenance or service environment.
• Strong commercial contract understanding and awareness.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of managing multiple priorities.
• Data management, analysis and reporting.
• Experience of adhering to processes and procedures.
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability awareness.
• Potentially the IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work between home address and Head Office, Leicester, LE1 6LP. Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

What can we offer you?

Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it’s on us)

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life cover

Paid sick leave

Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year

Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials

MotorSave Scheme

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Helping you to shine

We’ve always encouraged new and different perspectives - and that also means making ours a workplace that encourages diverse and unique voices. Where everyone feels welcome, included, and supported to be themselves and achieve more.

So, if you join us, you’ll find an inclusive workplace that recognises your hard work, offers lots of learning and development, flexible and hybrid working, and support for your wellbeing. As well as benefits that can make a difference to your life.

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Ready to start shining?

Our people are our passion, so we’re all about helping them to shine. That means putting everything in place for you to have a rewarding career with us. So you can go far in your career, with us behind you. And our business will grow, too. So, if you’re ready to start your career journey with Bellrock, we’re ready to welcome you. It’s a great place to be - the light, the energy, the solution. You.