Supplier Manager

Vix Technology; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Supplier Manager to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role involves managing supplier relationships, procurement processes, and ensuring operational excellence within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier management and negotiation, with a focus on cost control and budget management. This forward-thinking company values diversity and offers a supportive workplace where every team member can thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference in public transit and have the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Income Protection Scheme

Pension

Group Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Benefit Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare and Glasses Vouchers

Learning and Development Opportunities

Great Team Environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing supplier relationships and procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplier quotations and manage invoicing against purchase orders.
• Enhance and negotiate third-party relationships for better pricing and quality.

Skills

Supplier Management

Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Cost Control

Budget Management

Education

Experience in Procurement

Experience in Public Transportation Sector

Tools

SAGE

MS Office

G-Suite

Job description

Vix Technology, a global leader in automatic fare collection, transit information, and transit analytics solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supplier Manager. With a presence in over 200 city and regional transport authorities worldwide, Vix has been at the forefront of transforming fare collection for more than 35 years. At Vix, we are committed to solving problems and delivering innovative solutions that are revolutionizing the world of public transit.

We are a global organisation at Vix - embracing the strength that individual diversity brings to the collective. Bring your individual orientation, cultural heritage and distinctive thinking and experience - we want to hear from you!

Role

We are on the hunt for an experienced Supplier Manager. The role will suit someone with experience across supplier management, relationship management, and operational scope, including procurement and category management. This role is based on-site in our Manchester office, where we prioritise in-person collaboration and teamwork.

Eligibility

We regret that this position is only available for UK citizens/Residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK, with current full-time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing supplier quotations to the business for bids, tenders, & projects
• Managing ordering and invoicing against purchase orders and project milestones
• Maintaining an updated inventory / stock list on the Sage system
• Providing monthly stock reports spanning multiple global hubs
• Enhancing, negotiating, and improving third-party relationships
• Working with key stakeholders to improve the visibility of supply and thus forecasting accuracy
• Challenging colleagues on requisitions and suppliers on price and quality
• Thinking creatively and researching alternative solutions to keep costs low

Maintain relationships with key suppliers, including:

• Ensuring supplier onboarding process and related forms are completed
• Ensuring provision and update of Contract, NDA, Insurance, and any required regulatory documentation
• Maintaining a dynamic, accessible document repository for the above, working with the Head of Quality
• Managing ongoing relationships, keeping current price lists and product catalogues
• Chasing supplier purchase orders and payment
• Liaising with Vix and its affiliates in other (global) regions to ensure monitoring of supply issues and timely deliveries achieved
• Managing sustainability, supporting environmental, social and governance decisions

What You'll Need To Be Successful:

• Essential experience managing complexity in systems and processes
• Experience with SAGE
• Purchasing experience
• Negotiation & relationship management skills
• MS and G-Suite experience
• Cost control and budget management experience

Desirable:

• Experience with Accounting and Finance business processes and systems
• Purchasing experience with electronic components both in the UK and internationally
• Experience in the public transportation sector
• Exposure to and experience with Software Development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)

What's in it for you?

Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:

• A focus on learning and development
• A great team of like-minded professionals
• Private Healthcare
• Income Protection Scheme
• Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Benefit Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare and Glasses Vouchers

Sounds good? Then apply now. Get on board today! Add your resume and anything else to showcase why you would be a great addition to our team. We regret that this position is only available for UK&I citizens/Residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK&I, with current full-time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK.

No recruitment agencies, please! We won't accept any introductions.

Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.