Supplier Relationship Officer

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr