Senior Supplier Relationship & Performance Lead

Unite Foundation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading student accommodation provider in Bristol is seeking a Senior Supplier Relationship Manager to drive supplier performance and governance. This role is critical during the peak season and involves managing relationships with key suppliers while overseeing a small team. The ideal candidate has extensive procurement experience and excellent negotiation skills. Benefits include generous holiday, a pension scheme, and a focus on wellbeing and inclusion.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing platform

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in procurement with contract management.
• Excellent negotiation and mediation skills with suppliers.
• Ability to analyze and interpret performance data.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier management and performance frameworks.
• Oversee relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Manage a small team, including data and analysis.

Skills

Negotiation

Mediation

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Commercial intuition

People skills

Customer-first mindset

Job description

A leading student accommodation provider in Bristol is seeking a Senior Supplier Relationship Manager to drive supplier performance and governance. This role is critical during the peak season and involves managing relationships with key suppliers while overseeing a small team. The ideal candidate has extensive procurement experience and excellent negotiation skills. Benefits include generous holiday, a pension scheme, and a focus on wellbeing and inclusion.