Strategic Supplier Relations Manager - Hybrid

Bupa; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to oversee relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing supplier performance. The role includes leading governance meetings, managing risks, and driving innovation within the supply chain. Ideal candidates will have supplier management experience, strong negotiation skills, and professional procurement qualifications. This hybrid position in Salford offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday with options to buy or sell

Enhanced pension plan

Bupa health insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Experience managing suppliers against FCA requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of value-based delivery.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organization levels.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the in-contract relationship from strategic suppliers.
• Lead regular governance review meetings to evaluate supplier performance.
• Develop action plans to improve supplier performance.

Skills

Supplier management

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional Procurement or Risk Management qualifications

Job description

A leading health insurer is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to oversee relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing supplier performance. The role includes leading governance meetings, managing risks, and driving innovation within the supply chain. Ideal candidates will have supplier management experience, strong negotiation skills, and professional procurement qualifications. This hybrid position in Salford offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.