Strategic Supply Chain Relationship Manager

Bramwith Consulting; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager to drive supplier partnerships and performance in engineering. In this hybrid role, you will support key stakeholders while managing key global suppliers. Candidates should have proven SRM experience, a strategic mindset, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £70,000 along with additional benefits such as a car allowance and bonuses.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Structured progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement or SRM within engineering or manufacturing.
• Track record of managing key or strategic supplier accounts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic supplier relationship management.
• Drive supplier performance management and continuous improvement.
• Identify and manage supplier risks.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Supplier partnership development

Communication skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

CIPS principles knowledge

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager – Household Engineering Organisation – Growth & Transformation

Bramwith Consulting – www.bramwithconsulting.com

Location: Hybrid – East Midlands, Scotland, or North East (UK travel expected)

Compensation: £55,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Contact: Adam – [e-mail]

Shape the Future of Supplier Partnerships & Supply Chain Excellence in one of the UK's most recognisable engineering organisations as they transition from mid‑size to a £1bn+ industry leader.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will own and lead strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) across key manufacturing and engineering portfolios. This is a strategic, not transactional, role focused on building, managing, and maturing critical supplier partnerships to deliver large‑scale engineering success.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary strategic partner for a portfolio of key global suppliers, strengthening collaboration, trust, and long‑term value.
• Lead end‑to‑end supplier relationship management: governance forums, relationship reviews, action plans, and escalation management.
• Drive supplier performance management, including KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use data and analytics (e.g., Power BI) to track performance, identify trends, and unlock opportunities for innovation and cost, quality, and delivery improvement.
• Support project teams through proactive capacity planning, demand forecasting, and early supplier involvement in engineering programmes.
• Identify and manage supplier risks, including resilience, ESG, and compliance, putting robust mitigation plans in place.
• Influence senior stakeholders to embed best‑practice SRM and a culture of collaborative supplier partnering across the organisation.

About You

You are a strategic, relationship‑focused supply chain professional who believes the best results come from working with suppliers, not just buying from them.

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement or SRM within engineering, manufacturing or infrastructure.
• Track record of managing key or strategic supplier accounts and driving measurable improvements in performance and value.
• Strategic mindset with the confidence to make independent, insight‑led decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at all levels internally and externally.
• Working knowledge of CIPS principles, supplier performance frameworks and SRM best practice.
• Willingness to travel 2–3 days per week for supplier and site engagement.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£55k–£70k) + car allowance & bonus.
• Hybrid working with flexible access to regional offices.
• Structured progression towards senior leadership.
• The chance to build and mature an SRM approach that genuinely shapes how the business partners with its most critical suppliers.
• A collaborative, forward‑thinking team driving real transformation in supply‑chain strategy and supplier engagement.

Be part of a team powering progress through world‑class supplier partnerships. Apply today to help shape the next chapter of UK engineering excellence.