Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsFlexible workingCompetitive SalaryAbout Our ClientAn organisation in Milton Keynes.Job DescriptionOwnership of 15 to 20 complex multi-million pound, medium cost and business risk assessed contracts, utilising the full implementation of the Supplier Management Framework, to meet all governance, regulatory, risk-reward and exit strategy requirements and deliver the full commercial and contractual value negotiated by SourcingDevelop and implement annual joint supplier account plans, to access scarce supplier resources and deliver significant relationship generation-based value beyond what the supplier committed to at the time of Sourcing-led contract negotiation and contract signature, working collaboratively with the relevant Category Manager/s and Sourcing Manager/s, together with all relevant customers and stakeholdersImplementation of the full Meeting Governance Framework for specifically led suppliers, to include executive sponsorship, delivering a single, joined up supplier managed led approach, one supplier dialogue and engagement model throughout the organisation, to secure the best cost and value led deal through supplier demand management, savvy selling strategies across multiple Routes and Regions to aggregate demand, in a complex, devolved organisationFacilitate the development and implementation of ideas and supplier enabled innovation-based business cases, working in collaboration with relevant customers and stakeholders, to address existing business problems that require external market expertise to solveDrive the full day-to-day operational service and contractual performance value from the supplier contract and relationship, in support of the customer and stakeholders' business case and service delivery requirements, working collaboratively with the relevant business-based Supplier Performance ManagerNegotiation and implementation of significant incremental cost savings and benefits throughout the contract lifecycle through expert negotiation leadership, in support of the C&P Director's annual cost savings targetFacilitate and manage contractual changes throughout the contract lifecycle, resultant from complex evolving business and specification requirements, in collaboration with relevant customers and stakeholders, for the accurate management and reporting on cost, risk and service performance indicatorsDevelop and manage contract aligned continuous improvement activities, demand pipeline assessments and annual customer satisfaction surveys, to deliver accurate progress reporting against each baseline contract in the Balanced Scorecard and to lead cross-functional alignment/learnings, aligned to the Vision and best in class Procurement ambitionDevelop the external market supplier management practices within the Supplier Management team, to enable the implementation of good practice and move towards a recognised best in class capability, in support of the employer of choice ambitionThe Successful ApplicantEducated to degree standard or equivalent experienceDeep level of Procurement experience, to include Supplier ManagementDemonstrable experience of contract law and financial managementDemonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill setDemonstrable experience of driving value from complex supplier contracts and relationshipsAbility to deliver defined relationship and commercial value and deliver continuous improvement valueExperienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methodsPolitically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive levelDemonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex supplier specific challengesWhat's on Offer28 days annual leave (options to buy, sell or bank) plus 8 days bank/public holidays. Increases to 30 days after 10 years continuous serviceDefined contribution pension scheme - choosing a rate up to 4%, company contribution up to 7%Annual performance related pay - 20%Private health careContactSiobhan PearsonQuote job refJN-042023-6019829Phone number+441159486409Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorIndirect ProcurementSectorPublic SectorLocationMilton KeynesContract typePermanentConsultant nameSiobhan PearsonConsultant phone+441159486409Job referenceJN-042023-6019829
