Job Details
HQ4731: Supplier Relationship Manager
Location: London
Salary: £50,696 - £57,506 / annum
Do you have excellent supplier relationship management skills? Are you a highly motivated individual with a ‘can-do’ approach capable of converting problems into solutions?
If your answer is yes then we are looking for you to join our dynamic team and make a difference.
As Supplier Relationship Manager you will you will take the lead on the development of our Supplier Relationship management strategy.
We are currently looking for a Client Relationship Manager to join our team, leading the development of the Supplier Management Strategy. The Specialist Technical Advice for Rail (STAR) Framework is the means by which all Rail technical and commercial advisory activities are procured in Rail Group and HSR. The Framework has 42 Suppliers and an estimated spend of £80m over 4 years.
Each contract supports the delivery of key projects such as Rail Franchising and Direct Awards, Major Infrastructure Projects and HS2.
The STAR Framework allows us to use a variety of suppliers covering different skill sets & specialisms which again permits us to deliver challenging projects flexibly. It is unique in the way that it operates with its matrix of suppliers and the depth and breadth of capabilities we require to meet the needs of the Department.
Role Responsibilities include:
- Leading the development of Rail Group’s Supplier Relationship management strategy
- Leading engagement with the supply chain at a strategic level whilst developing a long term strategy
- Being responsible for externally facing management and communications with the supply chain – hosting monthly/quarterly supplier meetings and supplier events
- Analysing supply-chain performance information, critically assessing contract KPI commitments, managing and carrying out reviews and developing intervention strategies to meet issues of poor failing or performance
- Supporting the development and implementing of the external facing communications and supply chain management strategy to ensure the continuous seamless transition between the T-TEAR and STAR frameworks
- Developing and delivering briefings to Ministers, senior Group and management team members
Key Skills & Attributes:
It is essential that you:
- Are a high calibre professional who is able to demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills
- Have the knowledge of the structure and workings of the Rail technical industry
- Have strong inter-personal skills
- Have excellent supplier relationship management skills
- Are highly motivated with a ‘can-do’ approach capable of converting problems into solutions
have experience of organising public events - Have strong analytical skills
- Are able to convert problems into solutions
- Have excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
- Are professionally qualified in a Technical area relevant to the STAR Framework; this is desirable but not essential
You will have sound commercial judgement, with a strong track record of tough decision making balancing risk and commercial outcomes and an understanding of the trends and the business drivers that influence business decisions.
You will be able to demonstrate a level of experience that the role demands including experience of leading major commercial activities; managing frameworks and growing supply chains; developing SRM strategies and leading on their implementation.
As Client Relationship Manager you’ll have overall responsibility for managing all commercial transactions procured through the STAR Framework, from strategy development through to contract award. You’ll be developing and implementing the Department’s procurement strategy, ensuring robust processes are in place and that the Department’s and Government’s Commercial Standards are met.
The rail supply chain has major challenges as there is a lack of technical rail advisory companies, so your role is to implement a work package approach, developing innovative ways to specify requirements and attract medium and expert level suppliers. This will require a detailed understanding of rail technical requirements.
You will join an enthusiastic expert team function that holds CIPS standard accreditation
Salary: £50,696 - £57,506 / annum
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