Supplier Relationship Manager

TN United Kingdom; Hove; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to enhance their procurement function. This role offers the chance to influence policy and operations while managing key supplier relationships. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with SRM standards, conducting contract performance reviews, and leading negotiations. The position promises autonomy and variety, allowing you to foster ownership and innovation in your work. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive culture with ample opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous pension contributions

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

25+ days holiday

Holiday buy and sell options

Family leave benefits

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Discount programs for products

Wellbeing-focused office spaces

Qualifications

• Experience in Technology or Asset Management Supplier Relationship Management.
• Proven commercial experience in supplier/vendor management and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with Technology or Asset Management suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with Supplier Relationship Management policies.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Commercial Experience

Category Management

Business Development

Collaborative Communication

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Job Description

We’re recruiting for a Supplier Relationship Manager to join us. We’re offering a competitive base salary and a great benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional to advance their career and take on a role with huge scope and importance. You’ll play a key role in helping us to mature the function, influencing the direction of policy and operations. You’ll have autonomy and variety in your daily work, fostering ownership and the freedom to innovate.

What you'll be doing:

1. Managing relationships with Technology or Asset Management suppliers
2. Ensuring full compliance with Supplier Relationship Management policies, standards, and processes
3. Implementing the Supplier Management strategy across a portfolio of Legal & General suppliers
4. Benchmarking services to ensure commercial terms are appropriate
5. Conducting reviews of contract performance
6. Supporting contract negotiations and renewals
7. Leading dispute resolution to resolve contractual issues promptly

Qualifications - Who we're looking for:

1. Experience in Technology or Asset Management SRM
2. Proven commercial experience in supplier/vendor management, supply chain, category management, or business development
3. Proficiency in SRM best practices
4. Collaborative and influential communication style with practical approach

Benefits:

• Participation in annual performance-related bonus and share schemes
• Generous pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance (permanent employees)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing after 2 years
• Holiday buy and sell options
• Family leave benefits
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Discount programs for products and retail partners
• Modern, wellbeing-focused office spaces

Additional Information

Legal & General is a leading financial services organization, recognized in 2023 for the second consecutive year. We are one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers, and insurers. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture with opportunities for career development. We value integrity, wellbeing, and flexible working arrangements. If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you.