Sourcing and Supplier Manager

Supplier ManagerLocation: Bristol/Leeds/EdinburghContract: 12 Months/maternity coverAnnual Salary: £85,000 + Extensive Benefits

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a global leader in financial technology, is on the lookout for an ambitious and passionate Supplier Manager to join their dynamic team! This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming the Supplier Management function and to make a real impact in a rapidly evolving environment.

What You'll Be Doing:In this exciting role, you will:

• Develop and implement category strategies that drive service efficiency and cost savings.
• Lead sourcing processes to harness economies of scale, maximising value through strategic negotiations.
• Collaborate with sourcing colleagues, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to enhance the supplier engagement lifecycle.
• Utilise data and analytics to identify service and savings improvements within consultancy engagements.
• Manage active supplier relationships, ensuring performance alignment and addressing any issues that arise.
• Work closely with the Supplier Management team to support non-operational performance management.

What We're Looking For:To excel in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in developing category strategies and contract life improvements.
• Strong leadership skills in managing sourcing processes and supplier engagements.
• Insight into service enhancements and savings improvements, particularly within the consultancy sector.
• Experience sourcing professional services and working with data to drive decision-making.
• A solid understanding of contractual terms and risk mitigation strategies.
• Previous experience within the Financial Services industry is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of change! You will enjoy:

A competitive salary of £85,000 per annum.A hybrid working model (2 days in-office, 3 days remote).Access to comprehensive benefits

Join the Team!If you're ready to embrace this exciting challenge and be part of a groundbreaking team, we want to hear from you! Please submit your up-to-date CV, showcasing your relevant experience.

Note: If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful this time, but we may keep your details for future opportunities.

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