Strategic Contract Manager – Leading £Multi-Billion Firm

Location: Milton Keynes (2 times a week in the office)

Step into a pivotal role where you’ll shape supplier strategies and drive commercial success within a multi-billion-pound organisation. As a Strategic Supplier & Contract Manager, you’ll take ownership of high-value contracts across corporate services categories, ensuring supplier performance and delivering measurable results.

• Supplier Management Leadership: Oversee multi-million-pound supplier relationships and contracts across categories such as Facilities Management, Utilities, Professional Services, Occupational Health, and Travel. Drive supplier performance and foster collaborative, value-driven relationships.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic supplier management plans that align with business objectives, focusing on cost efficiency, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing team, applying effective programme management techniques to optimise capacity and capabilities. Share expertise and encourage continuous development within the team.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance supplier performance, improve contract management processes, and deliver cost savings while ensuring service excellence.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders to influence decision-making and drive innovation across the business.

This role offers more than just a position in procurement—it’s an opportunity to make a tangible impact within a collaborative, supportive team. You’ll tackle a diverse range of projects, from high-value supplier negotiations to implementing strategic changes that influence the organisation’s success. The team culture is second to none, with a strong focus on knowledge sharing, professional development, and continuous improvement.

With opportunities for progression and flexible working arrangements, this is an ideal role for a dynamic procurement professional looking to advance their career in supplier management.