We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supplier Partnerships Manager to join our client’s friendly team. The role is full time and hybrid, although there is a requirement to work from the Doncaster office at least one day a week.
The Role
As Supplier Partnerships Manager, you will lead a team responsible for delivering high quality learning solutions through a trusted network of external partners.
This position is all about relationships, people leadership and service delivery and you’ll work collaboratively with suppliers, internal teams and clients to ensure strong partnerships, positive outcomes and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and support a team of Associates, fostering a positive and collaborative culture
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with external suppliers
Act as a senior escalation point, resolving issues with a calm, solution focused approach
Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, feedback and quality conversations
Identify opportunities to improve services, partnerships and ways of working
Horizon scanning for new ideas, partners and learning solutions
Work cross-functionally to support growth and new initiatives
Ensure supplier data, pricing and records are accurate and up to date
Lead commercial discussions in a fair, balanced and relationship led way
About You
You’re a people focused leader who enjoys building strong partnerships and helping others do their best work. Being dynamic and enthusiastic, you’ll have the ability to multitask and manage more than one project at a time.
You’re likely to bring experience:
From a learning, training or development environment.
Leading and developing a team
Managing suppliers, partners or service providers
Demonstrating a collaborative, empathetic leadership style
Of strong communication and relationship building skills
Having a practical, solution-focused mindset with commercial awareness
What’s On Offer
A salary of £37,500 to £42,000 per annum depending on experience
Hybrid working (minimum one day per week in the Doncaster office)
Supportive, values led culture focused on people and partnerships
Autonomy to shape and influence how the role operates
Why Apply?
This role is ideal for someone who wants to:
Lead with empathy and clarity
Build long-term supplier partnerships
Improve services through collaboration
Applying
eRecruitSmart is advertising this role on behalf of the hiring company. By applying, your CV will be reviewed and forwarded to the hiring manager responsible for this vacancy.
You must currently reside in and have the right to work in the UK and live within a reasonable commute to Doncaster as you will have to attend the office once a week. Please ensure your CV includes your location and contact details, otherwise you may not be considered. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.
We look forward to receiving your application