Strategic Contract Manager - Buckinghamshire

Supplier Relationship Specialist

Salary: £55,000-60,000 + package

Location: Milton Keynes (hybrid, office circa once per week)

Join a leading force in public sector transport, engineering, and infrastructure solutions as they expand their exceptional contract management and supplier relationship team. With a nationwide presence across various industries, our client is at the forefront of advancing sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Following a large period of growth with a focus on commercial relationships, they are seeking an adept Contract & Supplier Relationship Specialist to Manage multi-million-pound supplier contracts across multiple spend categories, and work collaboratively with relevant customers and stakeholders to create and deliver significant supplier relationship value.

Contract & Supplier Relationship Manager Role responsibilities:

• Manage contract lifecycle ensuring compliance and maximising financial outcomes.
• Collaborate with legal to review, and finalise contracts, aligning with organisational objectives.
• Develop financial models to assess supplier performance and cost structures, presenting insights to senior leaders.
• Analyse financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimise contract terms.
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop and execute supplier strategies supporting financial targets.
• Provide guidance on financial aspects of supplier relationships to cross-functional teams.
• Track and report contract performance metrics, ensuring transparency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on financial aspects of supplier relationships.
• Drive initiatives to streamline financial processes in contract management.

This firm fosters a dynamic and fast-paced workplace, seeking ambitious individuals eager to make a transformative impact not only on their own careers but also on the organization they represent. With a passion for the evolving landscape of supplier relationships and commercial procurement, this award-winning team prides itself on its dedication to continuous improvement. You will be encouraged to drive forward innovative ideas that enhance current procurement and supply chain operations in alignment with market trends, digitalisation, and sustainability/ESG initiatives.

This is a permanent position based in Milton Keynes, with a hybrid work model (approximately once per week in-office, rest home-based). The salary offered is up to £60,000, complemented by an attractive benefits package.

For further information or to initiate a discussion regarding opportunities in the supplier relationship sector, please forward your CV to Molly at jobsMN@bramwithconsulting.co.uk.

Key words:

Procurement Collaboration, Supplier Partnerships, Vendor Communication, Strategic alignment, Performance optimisation, Contract negotiation, Risk management, Continuous improvement, Supplier development, Relationship building, SRM, Vendor management, Supplier Manager, Commercial Relationships, Conflict resolution, Supplier diversity, Sustainability, Ethical sourcing, Market intelligence