Location: Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom
Category: Procurement
Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 GBP / yearly
Full-time
Join our team as a Supplier Relationship Officer responsible for managing supplier relationships, facilitating reviews, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
Review due diligence to mitigate supply chain risks and manage the Preferred Supplier List.
Coordinate framework agreements to enhance supplier performance and achieve Value for Money (VFM).
Collaborate with suppliers and service owners to address supplier issues.
Negotiate and establish performance criteria for suppliers, ensuring achievable KPIs.
Identify and confirm service owners and end product users for new categories.
Audit existing suppliers to ensure compliance with contracts, SLAs, and regulatory standards.
Manage the tender review process from Invitation to Tender (ITT) to contract finalization.
Gather market data for benchmarking and explore sourcing options in new territories.
Serve as a central point of expertise in procurement policy and continuous improvement.
Support the Procurement management team in onboarding, due diligence initiatives, and strategy.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
CIPS qualified at level 4+ or equivalent workplace experience.
Extensive experience in procurement with expertise in supplier management, negotiations, benchmarking, and tendering for Value for Money (VFM).
Experience of building effective working relationships across all levels of the Business.
Firm understanding of procurement principles, legislation, and regulations.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and SharePoint.
Experience in developing reports and analyzing data.
Ability to work under own supervision as well as be a team player.
Highly efficient in meeting deadlines and managing priorities.
Strong process, planning, and delivery skills.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity for career growth and development.
Friendly and collaborative work environment.
Work with a dynamic and diverse team.
Join a reputable company with a strong focus on supplier relationship management.
Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and innovation.
Contribute to the success of the business by optimizing supplier performance.