Supplier Specialist

A large utilities company are seeking a Supplier Specialist to lead the management and development of multi-million pound, medium cost, and business risk assessed suppliers. This is a contract initially for 9 months with potential to be extended with an hourly rate up to £30.32 per hour via an Umbrella company or £23.83 via Reed PAYE.

This role involves working with relevant stakeholders to drive overall cost, risk, relationship, innovation, and performance value. The successful candidate will manage 10 to 15 medium cost and business risk suppliers, utilizing the Supplier Collaboration Framework to deliver significant savings and benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the management of 10 to 15 complex, multi-million pound suppliers, ensuring the implementation of the Supplier Management Framework.
• Develop supplier joint account plans, meeting governance frameworks, and continuous improvement targets.
• Collaborate with Market Management and Sourcing team members and relevant stakeholders to maximize cost, risk, relationship, innovation, and performance value.
• Deliver ongoing savings and benefits throughout the contract lifecycle, including managing contract variations and commercial disputes.
• Establish collaborative working relationships with preferred suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support operational contract owners in their day-to-day responsibilities with suppliers.
• Negotiate and implement significant cost savings and benefits through expert negotiation leadership.
• Execute the Meeting Governance Framework for led suppliers, including 'Head of' level sponsorship.
• Identify evolving business requirements throughout the contract lifecycle, including contract changes, maintenance, renewals, and demand management.
• Introduce supplier-enabled innovation capabilities to deliver competitive advantages.
• Provide key input into annual Integrated Market Planning reviews in collaboration with Market and Sourcing teams.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in supplier management and development, particularly with multi-million pound contracts.
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and teams.
• Experience in managing contract variations and commercial disputes.
• Knowledge of supplier collaboration frameworks and governance processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.