Supplier Relationship Manager

Michael Page; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established public sector organization is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager based in Birmingham. The role involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing the lifecycle of legal service agreements, and mitigating risks associated with contracts. Candidates should have strong procurement knowledge and skills in performance management. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary range from £42,500 to £48,500, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Excellent pension

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles.
• A proven track record in the life cycle of complex contract management.
• Experience in financial management of contracts and purchase orders.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets using Excel.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Oversee the lifecycle of legal service agreements.
• Mitigate cost and reputational risks for the organisation.
• Act as a liaison between the company and service providers.
• Identify opportunities to maximise value for money.

Skills

Knowledge of procurement principles

Positioning of contract management

Performance management

Complex purchase orders management

Excel data interpretation

Communication skills

Effective document drafting

Job description

The role of Supplier Relationship Manager in the Public Sector involves managing supplier relationships to ensure optimal procurement and supply chain operations. Based in Birmingham, this position requires expertise in procurement processes and supplier management.

Client Details

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‑size organisation known for its structured approach to supplier management and public sector compliance.

Description

• Ensure that supplier relationships are well‑managed and performance is tightly monitored.
• Oversee the lifecycle of legal service agreements, ensuring contracts are properly negotiated, executed and adhered to.
• Mitigate cost and reputational risks for the organisation.
• Act as a key liaison between the company and legal service providers, ensuring services are delivered to specification, within budget and on time.
• Identify opportunities to maximise value for money and improve services.

Profile

• 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 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 effective working partnerships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting skills, with demonstrable experience of producing contract management documentation.

Job 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.