Supplier Relationship Management and Continuous Improvement Lead

+Permanent opportunity

+On site initially either London/Sussex/Essex/Suffolk - then hybrid 3 days on site

+Up to £76229 plus bonus

A large energy infrastructure business, is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager and Continuous Improvement lead to join their team. You can base yourself out of one of the company's key offices - in London, Essex, Suffolk or Sussex.

By performing the role of an internal consultant to several departments in all areas affecting Safety, Customer Service, Operational Performance and Cost, you will seek out opportunities for continuous improvement. You will manage issue tracking and resolution related to internal and external practices and processes/systems.

You will use data from several sources and produce regular insight reports on the performance of strategic spend areas and suppliers. Working with all company partners, including Senior Management, to deliver value adding change through improvement plans and new ideas.

Supporting Contract Managers and provide guidance to all important partners, including senior managers, on the operational demands of complying with the Contract Management policy. You will improve the standing with existing and potential suppliers by ensuring good industry practices are followed in managing mutually beneficial supplier relationships.

About you:

• You will have worked in a large organisation in a similar role.
• Experience managing either or both sides of client supplier relationship concerning infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of high value equipment manufacturing and supply with an understanding of the demands of working with this industry (ideally you will have experience of electrical systems and equipment)
• You will have the confidence and experience to coach partners and colleagues at all levels
• You will be analytical and have reporting skills with a track record in processing complex data to identify performance trends and provide practical feedback to partners.
• You will have experience in chairing meetings and influencing senior managers
• You will have a sound understanding of driving cost performance in projects and their supply chain
• IT skills including a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP are required.

If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (see below) and I will get in touch.