Supplier Relationship Manager

Job description

Supplier Relationship Manager

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for building strong supplier relationships? We are looking for a Supplier Relationship Manager to join a leading defence and technology organisation focused on delivering critical digital services and solutions. This is a high-impact role where you will play a key part in managing strategic suppliers, enabling service excellence, and driving value across the organisation’s technology portfolios.

What the role offers:

• Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) + 21% Bonus

• Total Estimated Package: £65,000 - £75,000+

• Working model: Stevenage. Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite with flexibility to balance home working

• Opportunity to influence supplier strategies across software (SaaS, enterprise, engineering & manufacturing), hardware, networks, cyber, and professional services

• Work closely with senior stakeholders to shape supplier relationships and deliver measurable performance improvements

Who we’re looking for:

• Senior experience in Supplier Relationship Management; category management expertise is desirable

• Proven ability to manage and influence suppliers across multiple services, ideally within IT, digital, or other complex service environments

• Strong contract and SLA management skills, with the ability to oversee supplier performance, renewals, and lifecycle governance

• Excellent communicator and collaborator, able to engage with senior internal and external stakeholders, mentor colleagues, and drive positive supplier outcomes

• MCIPS-qualified or working towards it is advantageous

This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-moving, strategic environment and wants to make a tangible impact on supplier performance and business outcomes.

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213 or simply apply!

Reference: AMC/RKI

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stevenage

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English