Supplier Relationship Officer

Michael Page (UK); Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology, telecoms, and entertainment industry is seeking a Supplier Relationship Officer. This role involves managing supplier relationships, driving strategic procurement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and a hybrid working schedule in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working schedule

Supportive and collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management within technology and telecoms.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to resolve supplier-related issues and improve service levels.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing relationships with suppliers.
• Driving strategic initiatives within procurement and supply chain.
• Conducting supplier risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Supplier Risk Management

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

CIPS Level 4 or working towards qualification

Tools

Procurement Systems

Supplier Performance Management Tools

Job description

• Work within a globally expanding company.
• Fast paced, evolving work environment with plenty of progression.

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation in the technology, telecoms and entertainment industry. With a global footprint and a well-established procurement and supply chain department, they are renowned for delivering quality services and products to their customers.

Job Description

• Managing and developing relationships with suppliers.
• Driving strategic initiatives within the procurement and supply chain department.
• Developing and implementing supplier performance management systems.
• Oversea end-to-end procurement policies and procedures from pre and post contract, to supplier review and compliance.
• Resolving supplier-related issues and improving service levels.
• Conducting supplier risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Managing supplier contracts and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Leading supplier negotiation activities to achieve cost reduction targets.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Supplier Relationship Officer should have:

• A degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement and supply chain management within the technology and telecoms industry.
• CIPS level 4 or working towards CIPS qualification.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and supplier performance management tools.
• Ability to resolve supplier-related issues and improve service levels.
• Understanding of supplier risk management and contract management.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary starting at £40,000 with wiggle room - depending on experience
• Hybrid working schedule.
• Opportunity to work with a large organisation in the technology, telecoms and entertainment industry.
• Chance to contribute to strategic initiatives within the procurement and supply chain department.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.

We encourage all qualified candidates who are interested in playing a key role in managing and developing supplier relationships to apply.