Supplier Relationship Manager

Butler Rose is delighted to be partnering with a well-respected professional organisation based in Milton Keynes to recruit a Supplier Relationship Manager for their technology and business services to join their newly established procurement function. This is an eight month contract opportunity (Inside IR35) offering hybrid working and a pay rate depending on experience. These roles will play a critical part in shaping and embedding the SRM approach, helping to develop best practice processes and tools while engaging with senior stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities * Support the development and implementation of the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework * Build and refine the SRM toolkit and supporting documentation * Help establish best practice processes and governance standards * Engage with internal stakeholders across Technology and Business Services * Prioritise engagement with high-risk and strategically important suppliers * Assist with supplier segmentation and risk categorisation aligned with governance requirements * Support reporting requirements relating to supplier risk, controls, and mitigation strategies * Work closely with procurement leadership to embed SRM practices across the organisation * Contribute to the development of an evolving SRM manual and operating model Environment * Newly formed procurement function currently building capability and structure * Approximately 1,300 suppliers across the organisation * Focus on identifying and managing material, strategic, and high-risk suppliers * Governance-driven environment with strong regulatory oversight Candidate Profile * Strong experience in Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, or Vendor Management * Experience developing SRM frameworks, toolkits, or governance processes * Ability to work autonomously and deliver at pace * Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions * Strong understanding of supplier risk management and supplier segmentation * Experience working in governance-heavy or regulated environments is advantageous but not essential * Highly adaptable with a proactive, hands-on approach We can offer you a full insight on applying, please don't delay with your application. Please contact Cerys Smith for further information

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