Supplier Relationship Manager

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the public sector is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager for its Legal & Enforcement department in Birmingham. This permanent position requires expertise in contract management and a profound understanding of procurement and supply chain principles. The successful candidate will manage relationships with service providers, ensuring compliance and value delivery, while working within a flexible hybrid model. Competitive salary ranges from £42,500 to £48,500, with excellent pension contributions and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Excellent pension contributions

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles.
• Proven track record in managing complex contracts effectively.
• Experience in delivering performance efficiencies within the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier relationships are well-managed and performance monitored.
• Oversee the lifecycle of legal service agreements and ensure compliance.
• Act as a liaison between the company and legal service providers.

Skills

Procurement and supply chain management

Contract management

Performance management

Financial management of contracts

Excel data analysis

Strong communication skills

Drafting skills

Job description

About Our Client

A well-established organisation within the Public Sector, this company operates with a strong focus on procurement and supply chain efficiency. It is a medium-sized organisation known for its structured approach to supplier management and public sector compliance.

Job Description

Sitting at the heart of the legal operations, you will be responsible for ensuring that supplier relationships are well-managed, performance is tightly monitored, and contracts deliver value, quality, and compliance.

The Supplier Relationship Manager for the Legal & Enforcement department is responsible for the effective management, administration, and compliance of all external legal services contracts. This role involves overseeing the lifecycle of legal service agreements, ensuring that contracts are properly negotiated, executed, and adhered to, while mitigating any cost and reputational risks for the organisation. The role holder acts as a key liaison between the company and legal service providers, ensuring that services are delivered to specification, within budget, and on time - whilst looking for opportunities to maximise value for money and improve services.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles.
• A proven track record in the life cycle of complex contract management.
• A track record of delivering strong performance management and efficiencies within the supply chain.
• Proven experience in the financial management of contracts such as managing complex purchase orders and assessing contract costs against budget.
• An ability to interpret and use Excel and turn complex data sets into summaries to enable to management decisions.
• An ability to make clear judgements based on contract risk and business considerations, in order to identify key issues and appropriate solutions.
• Strong communication (orally and in writing) skills, with the ability to create an effective working partnerships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting skills, with demonstrable and experience of producing contract management documentation.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £42,500 to £48,500 per annum.
• Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.
• Located in Birmingham, offering flexible, hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office, the others working from home)
• Excellent pension (employee to contribute up to 7% with a total pension of 19.5%)
• Application date closes 15th December with interviews due to take place in the new year