Supplier Account Manager - Cardiff

Unite Network SE; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading B2B platform as a Strategic Sourcing/Supplier Account Manager. You'll shape supplier partnerships and sourcing strategies, ensuring sustainability and ethical practices. Collaborate across departments to drive innovation and operational excellence while enjoying flexible work options and a supportive corporate culture.

Benefits

Flexible work location

Long-term growth opportunities

Workations for new possibilities

Fair corporate culture

Work-life balance with 30+ holidays

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in building supplier relationships and conducting negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and implement development plans.
• Optimize supplier partnerships and negotiate trading terms.
• Drive operational excellence using data and analytics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Become part of Europe’s leading B2B platform as

We are looking for a commercially astute and forward-thinking Strategic Sourcing/Supplier Account Manager to help shape the future of supplier partnerships and sourcing strategy at Unite. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of efficient, sustainable, and value-driven supplier frameworks that support our broader business vision of Towards The Never Before. By combining market insight with process optimisation and strong stakeholder collaboration, you will ensure our sourcing strategies are both commercially robust and ethically sound. If you're passionate about using strategic sourcing to create long-term value, we want to hear from you.

Your role

1. Lead sourcing strategy: Design and implement sourcing and commercial development plans that align with business goals and long-term strategic objectives.
2. Optimise supplier partnerships: Identify, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate trading terms to ensure reliability, cost-efficiency, and long-term performance.
3. Drive operational excellence: Use data and analytics to monitor supplier performance, assess risk, and lead contract renewals, compliance, and reporting processes.
4. Champion sustainable sourcing: Promote supplier practices that support sustainability, ethical standards, and responsible procurement in line with company values.
5. Collaborate to align: Work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and other business units to ensure sourcing decisions support organisational priorities and enable innovation.
6. Strategic mindset with sharp analysis: You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with the ability to assess market trends and apply commercial reasoning to sourcing decisions.
7. Supplier relationship expertise: You know how to build productive partnerships, conduct effective negotiations, and manage supplier performance with confidence.
8. Ethical and sustainability focus: You understand the importance of environmental and ethical compliance in sourcing and are proactive in driving responsible practices.
9. Effective communicator and team player: You collaborate easily across departments and communicate complex ideas with clarity, building alignment across functions.
10. Adaptable and improvement-driven: You thrive in a dynamic environment and continuously seek ways to improve sourcing efficiency, processes, and outcomes.

What you can expect from us

• Flexible work location: You can work in our modern Unite office in Cardiff or opt for a hybrid setup.
• Long-term growth: We believe in offering creative freedom and provide access to our Academy training to develop your career.
• Workations for new possibilities: Work abroad for up to 2 months, ideal for extending your time away or visiting family and friends in other countries.
• Fair corporate culture: Join a supportive environment with helpful colleagues and experienced management.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours and 30+ holidays to help you balance work and personal life.

About Unite

We connect the economy for sustainable business through our trusted e-procurement platform with an integrated marketplace, enabling effortless sourcing and purchasing for B2B and public sector organizations.

Our platform fosters fair competition and trustworthy partnerships, supporting connections, business stability, and a robust supply chain. We are committed to responsible practices, exemplified by our 2022 accreditation with the Fair Tax Mark.

Founded as Mercateo in 2000, with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, we operate across 12 European countries with over 700 employees, achieving €440.8 million in revenue in 2023.

Visit unite.eu for more information.