Supplier Manager

Supplier Manager

Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Halifax/Hybrid

6 months contract

Salary from £70,000pa plus extensive benefits, details below (day rate option available)

Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone\’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful.

They are looking for a Supplier Manager to join the team on an initial 6 month with the potential to extend. You will be working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, hybrid working being office based 2 days a week. This role reports directly into the Senior Supplier Manager and is part of an established team of supplier managers.

About This Opportunity

In the Group Chief Operating Office (GCOO) their Supplier Managers make the difference every day and are fundamental in executing our strategy and delivering upon our purpose. By building strong and long-lasting relationships with suppliers, they\’re enabling the Group to stay ahead of the competition and better serve its customers. They have a real passion for what they do and are growing and significantly investing in their team driving to be the leading supplier management team in the organisation.

GCOO Supplier Management manages the relationships with the organisations wide technology suppliers, who are part of the organisations wider strategy and delivery model. Their close relationships and understanding of the importance of these partnerships to the organisations wider strategic goals help them drive performance and delivery aligned to the contractual requirements. These relationships are critical in delivering resilient and innovative services and solutions to their customers.

They\’re looking for a highly motivated individual, who can develop and manage a portfolio of Suppliers, who can work in partnerships both with external providers and internal senior stakeholders to ensure services are resilient, are provided in line with their policies and contract and business expectations.

About the role:

My client is the UK\’s largest Digital, Retail and Commercial