Lead Supplier Relationship Manager
At Yorkshire Building Society, we are taking our Supply Chain Management function on an exciting transformation journey with a focus on creating a market leading team across category management, sourcing, third-party risk, property and supplier relationship management. There’s fantastic potential for growth in this area, and there’s never been a better time for you to get involved!
We believe that strong relationships with our suppliers are key to our success. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Supplier Relationship Manager to join our team and help us build and maintain these crucial partnerships and will support in driving the business forward to create a Supplier Management centre of excellence.
About the Role
Excellent supplier relationship management is key for YBS and this role as it underpins our ability to drive value and deliver excellent customer service. You will be responsible for overseeing material outsourced relationships and effective management oversight of any services which relate to them.
You will develop and implement a Supplier Relationship Management framework and will be responsible for ensuring suppliers in your portfolio are monitored against the framework, and ensuring that supplier audits are conducted. To support you in your role, you will be expected to lead a small team of supplier relationship managers to ensure smooth effective and efficient supplier management.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supplier Relationship Management.
About you
To be successful in this role, you must have worked in a previous supplier relationship management role and be comfortable in managing multiple suppliers to deliver the best outcomes, both in terms of commercial, performance and innovation opportunities.
You must be comfortable in influencing a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders, up to Senior Manager level, with proven relationship/stakeholder management skills and the capability to face into what can be challenging and difficult conversations.
You need to be able to translate strategic priorities and objectives into actionable operational plans.
You will also oversee a small team of Supplier Relationship Managers, so proven experience in leading and motivating a team to achieve high performance is essential.
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.
Development We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
Holiday You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
Bonus At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
Pension We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.
Healthcare Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
My Benefits When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Jess Wilkinson on .
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