Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Company Name : Reed Talent Solutions
Job details
Permanent, full-time
£50,000 – £60,000 per annum
Job Description/Overview:
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can utilize your supplier management expertise, and ensure a collaborative approach? Are you a great problem solver with experience in large, complex organizations? If yes, then we have a brilliant opportunity for you at United Utilities (UU) as a Strategic Supplier Manager within Corporate and Professional Services, joining our team at our headquarters in Lingley Mere, Warrington, Cheshire.
UU are experiencing a period of growth and transformation, creating several opportunities within our Commercial function to work alongside our largest and most ambitious new projects. As a Strategic Supplier Manager, you will take the lead in managing up to four of our most critical suppliers. You’ll be responsible for ensuring seamless collaboration, surveys, consultancy and driving significant savings and benefits throughout the contract lifecycle.
In joining us, you will have full exposure to the organization, our major projects and our largest industry partners. Stakeholder collaboration is vital for this role. You will therefore need to build strong working relationships, manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively and ensure a full business partnering model, whilst maximizing value, collaborating with other experts and leading initiatives to tackle challenges unique to our industry, contributing to our success and helping us achieve our objectives.
We champion flexible ways of working. In-person attendance is required three days per week to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarize yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Management: Oversee 3 to 4 key suppliers, developing joint account plans, optimizing benefits, and ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations.
- Cost Savings: Drive continuous improvement by managing costs, services, and overall value.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with suppliers, senior leadership and operational owners to execute the Supplier Management Framework.
- Innovation: Introduce cutting-edge solutions with our strategic suppliers.
- Market Recognition: Be known for your expertise in Supplier Collaboration both internally and externally.
Qualifications needed
- Degree-educated with a relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g., CIPS, RICS, MBA, MSC) OR equivalent knowledge/experience.
Experience:
- Proven track record in supplier management and collaboration.
Skills:
- Demonstrated senior-level stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with key supplier management processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Proven ability in negotiation, relationship development, and dispute resolution.
- Politically savvy, adept at both direct and indirect influencing strategies.
- Demonstrable problem-solving experience in large, complex organisations
- Experience with cross-functional collaborative working methods.
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