Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading public sector client to recruit for a Head of Supplier Relationships

This role will be charged with leading and developing strategic engagement with the client base.

Main purpose of the job

Fostering strong collaborative relationships
Lead post-delivery framework management
Developing and implementing a supplier engagement strategy
Manage the post-delivery framework management process, liaising cross-functionally with central and regional teams
Act as the senior escalation point
Manage and host framework meetings
Implement and engagement strategy with suppliers
Support promotion & pretender agreements
Monitor and manage industry trends along with industry opportunities
Promote and drive supplier innovationJob Requirements

Experience in a Supplier Relationship management role
Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and frameworks
Happy to travel across the UK
Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate and manage internal and external stakeholdersBenefits

Hybrid working
Very generous pension contribution
Discretionary annual bonus
34 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy more if required
Individual training budget
Employee assistance programme

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