Job reference number 312178 Supplier Performance & Contract Manager - Sheffield Salary around £65,000, 25 days annual leave and pension Full time Permanent Royal Mail Sheffield, Pond Street, S98 6HR About us: Royal Mail Group is changing fast - and you could be right at the heart of that change. Our large and growing team of technology specialists is involved creating an exciting new future for the business. The ambitions are considerable. We're investing £600 million in technology to help over 150,000 Royal Mail Group employees work smarter and developing innovative new products and services that will drive our future success. So if you're a talented technology professional, and you thrive on opportunity and challenge, we invite you to apply to us. About the role: The Supplier Performance & Contract Manager is responsible for managing large scale contracts and supporting initiatives that deliver value and cost savings from third party suppliers. They will understand, explain, monitor, and improve the fulfilment and compliance of contractual obligations. They'll be involved in all phases of the IT contract life cycle and maintain updated records of contract terms and agreements. Identify non-compliances, document, and escalate to the Supplier Relationship Manager for that supplier. About you: You'll have an in-depth knowledge of contract structures and terms, a strong ability to analyse and understand enforce contractual obligations, whilst balancing out the need to maintain and grow a strong interdependent relationship with suppliers. Experience in managing large scale contracts and supporting initiatives that deliver value and cost savings from 3rd party suppliers. You'll need proven skills at managing suppliers to ensure all parties comply with their respective obligations. You'll also need to have strong knowledge and skills of MS office, particularly Excel. Next steps Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required. We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/ Closing Date: Monday 27th May 2024. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached. LI-POST Job Segment: Performance Management, Relationship Manager, Manager, Human Resources, Customer Service, Management