Supplier Relationship Manager
5 days ago
Preston
Supplier Relationship Manager Are you looking to be part of a team driving the UK’s journey to net zero? We’re working with an organisation playing a pivotal role in delivering clean, sustainable energy solutions across the North West. They are investing in innovation and infrastructure to support regional decarbonisation and future energy needs — and they’re looking for a Supplier Relationship Manager to join their Commercial team in the North West. We currently have an opportunity for a Supplier Relationship Manager based in Stockport or Preston to join an award winning organisation within the energy sector. Our Role This is a pivotal position within the Commercial Services team. The Supplier Relationship Manager will be responsible for embedding and delivering a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategy, working across indirect categories within a regulated environment. The role requires overseeing relationship strategy, commercial performance, and governance for critical supplier partnerships. You will play a key role in building supplier confidence, driving innovation, and ensuring our SRM approach is strategic, compliant, and adds measurable value across the business. Key Responsibilities • Lead quarterly business reviews and strategic supplier meetings, • Implement and embed a regulated-compliant SRM strategy, • Intervene and resolve relationship breakdowns with key partners, • Drive supplier performance and innovation through SLA and KPI oversight, • Act as the key link between procurement, sourcing, and internal stakeholders, • Champion governance and best practice in supplier contract management Who We’re Looking For • Proven experience in Supplier Relationship Management within a regulated industry, • Strong background in change management and transformation, • Ability to manage internal relationships and influence senior stakeholders, • Experience in managing supplier KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations, • High emotional intelligence – able to rebuild team trust and collaboration, • Strong communication style – calm, credible, and engaging Desirable • Background in procurement or experience managing supplier portfolios in IT/indirect categories, • Experience transitioning teams or functions (e.g., from IT to Procurement) Key Challenges • SRM currently operates in a silo and needs to become more strategic, • Procurement function is newly formed and still finding its feet – requiring careful navigation and political awareness, • The team has transitioned from IT to Procurement ownership – making change management essential Success Measures & KPIs • Embed and elevate SRM across Procurement and the wider business, • Deliver savings through strategic IT contract renewals and renegotiations, • Build capability and governance across top critical suppliers, • Enhance business assurance and risk controls, • Execute and track objectives-based performance management for suppliers What We’re Offering As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach, and commitment, we’ll provide a competitive salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to supporting our people and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes: • £50,000 – £55,000 P/A, • An annual bonus scheme, • 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service, • Market-leading contributory pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • An employee rewards portal offering discounts with well-known brands, • Employee assistance programme, • Opportunities for professional development through our L&D function Our client passionate about creating a great place to work where everyone can be themselves, reach their full potential, and build long-lasting careers. Striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to build a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve.