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Job Reference:
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Posted:
05.05.2025
Expiry Date:
19.06.2025
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Job Description:
Location: London EC1A 1AA (Hybrid)
About the Role
The Senior Supplier Relationship Manager is a key role within the Technology Supplier Management team, responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of multiple tier 1 strategic and critical third-party contracts. You will ensure these align with our Technology goals and objectives. Reporting to the Head of Contract and Supplier Management, you will develop and work within a team dedicated to excellence in contract, commercial, and relationship management.
In this role you will...
* Manage relationships and contracts with strategic and critical suppliers, following best practices and our Technology Supplier Management Policy
* Support and develop supplier management strategies in line with the RMG Technology sourcing strategy to deliver benefits and value
* Apply contractual and commercial management skills to ensure effective contracts that meet obligations, deliver value, and minimize risks
* Lead complex negotiations for multimillion-pound agreements
* Act as an escalation point for supplier issues and handle dispute resolution
* Produce executive-level supplier performance reports for decision-making
* Collaborate with senior leaders across Technology, Business, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to build and govern supplier relationships
* Take responsibility for suppliers within scope, acting as a subject matter expert and role model
Skills and Experience
* Experience managing the full contract lifecycle in Technology for large-scale (£10m+) and complex strategic supplier relationships
* Proven experience managing tier 1/critical suppliers in complex environments
* Deep knowledge of contracts in categories such as Application Development, Cloud, Network, Telecoms, Workplace, End User Compute, IT Service Desk, or Software Development
* Ability to understand and enforce contractual obligations while maintaining strong supplier relationships
* Track record of delivering tangible commercial benefits during the contract lifecycle
* Experience developing and managing multiple strategic and critical supplier contracts
What we offer you
* 18% Bonus
* Car allowance (or cash alternative)
* Hybrid Working (typically 2-3 days in office)
* 25 days holiday (plus options to buy more)
* And many more benefits!
Interview process and next steps…
We aim to proceed quickly! If successful, our recruitment team will discuss the two-stage interview process with you.
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