Job Title: Supplier Manager Location: Hybrid (Office and Home Based) Reports to: Head of Resourcing Department: Operations Job Purpose The Supplier Manager is responsible for managing the company’s relationships with suppliers, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and cost-efficiency. This role plays a key part in supporting the company’s business strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring a resilient, ethical, and sustainable supply chain. The Supplier Manager also manages security clearances and implements internal processes for work involving sensitive or classified information, ensuring both supplier and internal compliance. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment with company objectives and values. Champion supplier diversity, sustainability, and ethical sourcing initiatives. Work closely with the pre-sales team to identify and shape opportunities, advising on delivery through the supplier network to maximise value and capability. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements in collaboration with the Head of Resourcing to achieve best value for the business. Provide ad-hoc support on projects requiring supplier engagement, commercial input, or process expertise. Collaborate with the Head of Delivery to monitor and evaluate supplier performance using KPIs, audits, and regular reviews. Identify and mitigate supplier risks, inc...