Supplier Relationships Manager

Reference: 4743926Job ID: 5356563Posted: 2026-07-06Closing date: 2026-10-05Location: LondonSalary: Up to 80,000 per annumJob type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Healthcare & Medical / ProcurementCompany: HaysConsultant: Enisha BeselyHays office: London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 02034650015Email: enisha.besely@hays.comSupplier Relationships ManagerCompetitive salaryLondon / HybridYour new companyYou will be joining a leading, purpose-led organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services to its customers and communities. Operating in a complex and highly regulated environment, the business continues to invest in its supplier relationship and procurement capability to support commercial performance, operational resilience and long-term value. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where supplier management plays a key role in supporting business objectives, managing risk and strengthening strategic partnerships.Your new roleAs Supplier Relationships Manager in London, you will be responsible for managing key supplier relationships across a financial and commercial procurement environment. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure supplier performance, ensuring compliance with your new company's regulatory obligations, reducing contract costs and extracting value while building and maintaining strong relationships. This Supplier Manager role will specifically address technology spend, which will cover anything from software, professional services, hardware, and SAAS. The role will involve supporting supplier negotiations, managing relationships with strategic suppliers, identifying opportunities to improve value and service delivery, and helping to mitigate commercial, operational and regulatory risks. You will also play an important role in supporting procurement activity, ensuring suppliers are managed in line with business requirements and relevant governance standards. This is a relationship-led position suited to someone who is confident engaging with stakeholders, managing supplier performance and working in a regulated financial services environment.What you’ll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in supplier relationship management, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage commercial supplier arrangements effectively.You will need to demonstrate:• Experience in supplier relationship management and negotiation• Experience working within financial services or another similar regulated industry• Procurement experience, ideally within a regulated or complex commercial environment• The ability to manage supplier performance, risk and commercial outcomes• Confidence working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers• Ability to commute into the Central London office a few times per weekDesirable experience includes:• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills• Good problem-solving ability and commercial judgement• Understanding of relevant regulatory environments• Ability to work collaboratively across procurement, finance, commercial and operational teamsWhat you’ll get in returnYou will be joining a respected organisation offering a competitive salary and benefits package, with the opportunity to work in a high-profile supplier management role within a complex and purpose-led business.You will have the chance to influence supplier performance, support procurement and commercial decision-making, and contribute to the development of effective supplier relationships across the organisation. The role also offers a collaborative working culture, exposure to senior stakeholders and hybrid working.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email at Enisha.Besely@hays.com or click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Please only apply if you have checked the boxes above to a high degree.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4743926 - Enisha Besely