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Join LHCPG as a Head of Supplier Relationships and lead our strategic engagement with the supplier market
We are looking for a dynamic leader with experience in supplier relationship management to enhance our partnerships with appointed companies and the broader construction industry. In this pivotal role, you will shape and implement a supplier engagement strategy that upholds our Gold Standard Verification, supporting LHCPG's mission to deliver better lives and places through quality procurement solutions.
If you are passionate about fostering high-quality supplier relationships and driving innovation in the construction and procurement sectors, we want to hear from you
What You Will Be Doing:
* Develop and implement a supplier engagement strategy to align supplier performance with client needs and support long-term growth.
* Act as the senior point of contact for appointed companies and the broader supplier market, fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
* Lead post-delivery framework management to ensure client expectations are met and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Facilitate framework alliance meetings to share best practices, evaluate performance, and drive innovation.
* Collaborate on pre-tender engagement activities to broaden our supplier reach and enhance the Group's profile.
* Design and implement performance measurement metrics to track and improve supplier performance.
* Champion social value initiatives in collaboration with the Group Social Value Manager.
* Represent LHCPG at regional and national industry events to strengthen relationships and raise our profile.
What You Need:
* Demonstrable experience in supplier relationship management or a related role within the construction sector.
* Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and pre-tendered frameworks.
* Ability to develop strategic and actionable plans to drive supplier engagement and performance.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage internal stakeholders and external partners.
* A working knowledge of social value sectors and delivering community benefits through procurement.
* Desirable: Degree in a technical discipline, CIOB accreditation, or CSCS accreditation.
What we offer
A highly competitive total reward package alongside salary to include:
* Very generous employer pension contribution
* Wellbeing allowance of £300 pa via a portal (taxable)
* Discretionary annual bonus
* 34 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy up more, plus birthday leave
* Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan after probation (taxable)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 1 year of service)
* 10 days per year 'work from anywhere' opportunity
* 1.5 days personal volunteering leave and team volunteering opportunities
* £1000 pa individual training budget and development support
* Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts
* Long service awards
* Option for up to 1 year sabbatical after 5 years
* Employee Assistance Programme
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Please note: We reserve the right to close this posting early if a suitable candidate is found.