Supplier Relationship and Contract Manager

Supplier Relationship and Contract Manager

Permanent

Hybrid (Theale office/Home)

We are looking for someone experienced to take ownership of key strategic supplier relationships within Operations team. This hands-on role is focused on supplier performance , contract governance , and commercial management . You will ensure suppliers consistently deliver against their contractual commitments, KPIs, and service levels, balancing operational outcomes, cost efficiency, and long-term value while prioritizing health and safety across all engagements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own supplier relationships , acting as the primary point of contact.
• Lead supplier governance forums, performance reviews and escalations .
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs and contractual obligations, driving corrective and continuous improvement actions.
• Review and challenge supplier forecasts , valuations , invoices and claims.
• Ensure appropriate commercial controls , cost management and budget governance are in place.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Manage contractual issues, disputes, variations and renewals.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, value and contract performance.
• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Commercial and Procurement teams.
• Ensure suppliers meet contractual, regulatory, governance and health & safety requirements.
• Provide clear reporting and commercial insight to senior stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in supplier and contract management .
• Proven experience managing strategic supplier relationships and performance against contracts/KPIs.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost control and budget management.
• Experience reviewing supplier costs, invoices, valuations or claims.
• Experience identifying and delivering cost-saving and efficiency improvements.
• Confident using Excel and data analysis on supplier performance/financial data.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong governance, reporting and analytical capability.

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