Job Title: Strategic Supplier Manager & Contract Lead
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Location: Remote but with ad hoc travel – Possibly twice a month
– travel to central London / Croydon / Manchester possibly Birmingham / Liverpool
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Daily Rate: £650/day (Umbrella – Maximum)
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: SC
Strategic Relationship and Contract Management Lead
- Lead relationships with strategic suppliers and delivery partners.
- Drive supplier performance, value and innovation.
- Shape supplier strategies, intelligence and stakeholder engagement.
- Provide expert commercial and contract management advice.
- Build and enhance contract management capability across the organisation.
- Establish assurance frameworks that strengthen contract oversight.
- Represent the organisation in strategic supplier and stakeholder engagements.
- Promote best practice and continuous improvement in supplier Management
Essential:
- Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM)
- Professional Services category management
- Contract management & supplier governance
- Public sector procurement (PA23)
- Government contract management experience
- Strong stakeholder engagement & influencing
- Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
- Project delivery in fast-paced environments
- Proven leadership & collaboration skills
- eProcurement systems expertise
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-starter with a delivery-focused mindset
Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant
CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for the above, please notify us on
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Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
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Strategic Supplier Manager & Contract Lead in London employer: Aspect Resources
At our Abingdon facility, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values technical expertise and fosters a collaborative work culture. With competitive daily rates and a commitment to employee growth through hands-on experience in control and instrumentation systems, we offer a unique opportunity for professionals to thrive in a supportive environment. Our dedication to inclusivity, as demonstrated by our Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant commitments, ensures that all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to our projects.
