About The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen here at DS Smith, an International Paper Company for a Head of Strategic SupplierManagement - EMEA to join the EMEA IT organisation within DS Smith. DS Smith has set out strategic goals to utilise IT to build further capabilities, enable transformation and embed quality in all its systems and processes. … The role of Head of Strategic SupplierManagement is key to that success. Within the role you will be responsible for the management of IT Suppliers and their services, ensuring they deliver to their contractual commitments. The Head of Strategic SupplierManagement will report directly into the Service Delivery Director and will drive cohesion and … standardisation across the IT organisation. You will use your experience and expertise within SupplierRelationshipManagement to be successful in the role. You will develop and maintain key strategic supplier relationships, ensuring accountability for their delivery. In creating close and collaborative relationships you will leverage value as well as reduce risk to DS Smith. In addition More ❯
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
AWE Plc
AWE is recruiting a Category Manager to be responsible for the implementation and delivery of Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and SupplierRelationshipManagement for the Facilities Infrastructure team. Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Relocating to Green Park from October 2025. Package: £47,760 to £65,000 (depending on … is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Category Manager, you will focus on the strategic management within the Facilities Infrastructure Team, which includes but is not limited to the following categories: Soft services (landscaping, security, catering, PPE Workwear and Signage), Hard Services (small work projects … Equipment Calibration Utilities, Waste Management, Fuels and Oils, Transport, Logistical equipment and Consumables, Spares tools and consumables. This will include understanding business strategies, spend profiles, markets, business requirements, risks, opportunities, and economic factors, to develop a strategy that will underpin our long-term commercial decisions. You will execute strategic sourcing activities and supplierrelationshipmanagement in More ❯
Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Atomic Weapons Establishment
if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. AWE is recruiting a Category Manager to be responsible for the implementation and delivery of Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and SupplierRelationshipManagement for the Facilities Infrastructure team. Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Relocating to … is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Category Manager, you will focus on the strategic management within the Facilities Infrastructure Team, which includes but is not limited to the following categories: Soft services (landscaping, security, catering, PPE Workwear and Signage), Hard Services (small work projects … Equipment Calibration Utilities, Waste Management, Fuels and Oils, Transport, Logistical equipment and Consumables, Spares tools and consumables. This will include understanding business strategies, spend profiles, markets, business requirements, risks, opportunities, and economic factors, to develop a strategy that will underpin our long-term commercial decisions. You will execute strategic sourcing activities and supplierrelationshipmanagement in More ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Cedar
with the expectations to be on-site 1 day per week. The successful candidate will manager IT category delivery across the organisation including renewals, contract changes and in life suppliermanagement - you will be responsible for managingkey suppliers in line with the internal supplierrelationshipmanagement framework to ensure suppliers are effectively managed. Candidates applying … MUST HAVE: strong background working in a Procurement, Category or Commercial Management role with a focus on IT track record of working with key suppliers in the IT marketplace to deliver value both in terms of cost and delivery of KPIs experience of supplierrelationshipmanagement and vendor management processes is key More ❯
london, south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
1st Executive
autonomy, taking ownership of mid-to-high spend projects and delivering value quickly You'll be responsible for delivering end-to-end sourcing projects and providing day-to-day supplierrelationshipmanagement for Tier 1 vendors. You will contribute to the standardisation of sourcing, establishing a governance model for renewals and creating negotiation strategies. Requirements: Strong experience … in IT Procurement, particularly Enterprise Software and IT services. Proven ability to autonomously manage multiple, high-value projects. Experience with major enterprise vendors. Excellent negotiation, supplierrelationshipmanagement, and commercial risk skills. This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com More ❯
We're working with Heathrow Airport to find an experienced Commercial Manager to join their Technology & Corporate Services Procurement team. This is a high-impact role supporting strategic sourcing, suppliermanagement, and commercial delivery across critical Cyber and Technology programmes. What You'll Be Doing: Lead procurement strategies across Cyber & Technology, from sourcing to post-contract management … contact for stakeholders, capital projects, and supplier relationships Manage strategic sourcing for high-value, complex programmes Oversee contract renewals, supplier performance, and commercial governance Implement Heathrow's SRM framework to drive supplier collaboration and performance Key Skills & Experience: Strong background in procurement and contracting , including strategy, negotiation, and post-contract support Experience working on Cyber and Technology … programmes Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive value through innovative commercial models Skilled in supplierrelationshipmanagement and performance tracking Desirable: Professional qualifications such as CIPS, MRICS, APM , or equivalent Knowledge of aviation, security assets, support models , and emerging technology trends If you're ready to shape the future of technology procurement at one of the More ❯
Head of IT Commercial Governance We’re looking for a strategic and commercially driven Head of IT Commercial Governance to take ownership of our Group IT supplier and contract landscape. In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll be responsible for driving cost optimisation, leading contract consolidation initiatives, and overseeing robust contract review processes across our supplier base.This … is an exciting opportunity to influence how PIB Group manages its IT procurement, supplier relationships, policy governance, and budgetary control, ensuring we remain efficient, compliant, and commercially agile. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead the design and implementation of commercial governance across Group IT. Deliver cost optimisation strategies, including cost avoidance, cost reduction, and cost exceptionalities. Consolidate, review, and … renegotiate supplier contracts to ensure value and alignment with business needs. Own and enhance supplierrelationshipmanagement frameworks, including SLAs and performance tracking. Manage IT budgets and third-party spend in partnership with Finance. What We’re Looking For: Strong experience in supplierrelationship and contract management. Proven delivery of cost optimisation and commercial More ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Holland & Barrett International Limited
a fantastic opportunity to join us as an eCommerce Manager at Holland & Barrett, managing the growth and expansion of our new marketplace range. The role is responsible for successful supplierrelationshipmanagement, leveraging data and insights to accelerate our marketplace range and support the wider digital growth strategy. The Role: Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a comprehensive … H&B. We support flexibility and productivity of our employees by hybrid working arrangements with minimum 2 days presence in the office. The Person: Key Requirements: Proven experience in suppliermanagement, ideally within a marketplace environment with clear track record of delivering growth and strong performance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating confidence in negotiation, stakeholder management … journey mapping, and trading cycles. Proficiency in using digital analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Tableau, Metabase, Content Square) to evaluate performance and implement data-driven improvements. Knowledge of content management systems (CMS) and merchandising tools to drive website and app performance Expertise in monitoring market trends and competitive activities, translating insights into actionable strategies to maintain market leadership What More ❯
chain teams within the operating unit. Ensure that the eco-system is healthy and supports programme delivery within your OU. Accountable for meeting programme schedule and budget commitments through suppliermanagement including; Identification of suitable suppliers for 3rd party items and services. Lead competitive exercises to maintain on-time delivery to programme at best value. Negotiation and implementation … of agreements with appropriate customer flow downs. Proactively maintain positive and mutually beneficial supplier relationships. Manage supplier price and availability, including alternative sources, in line with programme needs. Monitor and manage obsolescence and other supply issues, providing status updates and reports as requested Highlight and/or escalate, in a timely fashion, any supplier delinquency that affects … the programme delivery schedule. Ensuring that supplier performance measurement activities are maintained through good practise, including; Aligning suppliers to the SupplierManagement Processes. Working with Mission Assurance and others; monitor supplier performance factors, such as OTIF, quality, risk opportunity, management and values. SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity More ❯