Head of Supplier Relationships

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading public sector client to recruit for a Head of Supplier Relationships This role will be charged with leading and developing strategic engagement with the client base. Main purpose of the job Fostering strong collaborative relationships Lead post-delivery framework management Developing and implementing a supplier engagement strategy Manage the post-delivery framework management process, liaising cross-functionally with central and regional teams Act as the senior escalation point Manage and host framework meetings Implement and engagement strategy with suppliers Support promotion & pretender agreements Monitor and manage industry trends along with industry opportunities Promote and drive supplier innovationJob Requirements Experience in a Supplier Relationship management role Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and frameworks Happy to travel across the UK Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate and manage internal and external stakeholdersBenefits Hybrid working Very generous pension contribution Discretionary annual bonus 34 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy more if required Individual training budget Employee assistance programme 50613DHR3 INDPRO Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy