Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Lead
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Occupation Type
Purchasing managers and directors
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£54,700
(£28.05 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
About The Job
Salary: £60,379 - £63,721 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Luton Council is an ambitious council and as officers we are dedicated to delivering the core objectives of Jobs, Homes, Safety and the Local Environment for our residents. We are committed to procurement and have recently invested in a new structure to focus on category management, improved supplier relationship management and increased focus on policy delivery and Social Value and Responsible Procurement.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About You
You will be a confident, experienced procurement professional with a background in managing strategically important supplier relationships and contracts. You will have applied procurement and contract legal knowledge in the delivery of contract performance, savings and cost avoidance across different categories. You will have established productive relationships with contract managers, senior stakeholders and suppliers to successfully reach outcomes that are achievable and broadly acceptable to all parties.
You will have line managed staff, providing leadership, support and development to maximise the effectiveness of your team and contribute to wider organisation objectives. You will be an effective communicator with experience of developing and delivering complex reports into senior management with the ability to verbally present and deal with any questions arising.
You will be required to train, mentor and develop others on best practice contract management and supplier relationship management, ensuring that attendees leave with the confidence to manage local contract relationships effectively.
Ideally, you will be working towards or already hold membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or otherwise demonstrate equivalent professional knowledge and experience.
About Us
Salary: £60,379 - £63,721 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Luton Council is an ambitious council and as officers we are dedicated to delivering the core objectives of Jobs, Homes, Safety and the Local Environment for our residents. We are committed to procurement and have recently invested in a new structure to focus on category management, improved supplier relationship management and increased focus on policy delivery and Social Value and Responsible Procurement.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About You
You will be a confident, experienced procurement professional with a background in managing strategically important supplier relationships and contracts. You will have applied procurement and contract legal knowledge in the delivery of contract performance, savings and cost avoidance across different categories. You will have established productive relationships with contract managers, senior stakeholders and suppliers to successfully reach outcomes that are achievable and broadly acceptable to all parties.
You will have line managed staff, providing leadership, support and development to maximise the effectiveness of your team and contribute to wider organisation objectives. You will be an effective communicator with experience of developing and delivering complex reports into senior management with the ability to verbally present and deal with any questions arising.
You will be required to train, mentor and develop others on best practice contract management and supplier relationship management, ensuring that attendees leave with the confidence to manage local contract relationships effectively.
Ideally, you will be working towards or already hold membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or otherwise demonstrate equivalent professional knowledge and experience.
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
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