Supplier Manager

Our client, a market leading global Financial Service organisation has an urgent requirement for a fluent Italian speaking Supplier Manager to be based from their offices in Glasgow or Manchester. The Supplier Manager will provide effective management of International supplier relationships on behalf of the bank, this includes:

• Applying all elements of Sourcing and Supplier Management Policy
• Managing all associated risk and compliance activities
• Driving Post contract value
• Stakeholder Management

As Supplier Manager, you will:

• Be responsible for performing on-going supplier management and assurance activities across a portfolio of medium complexity International suppliers to help the bank effectively manage the service performance, cost and risk in its supply chain
• Be responsible for ensuring the relationship is optimally managed and supplier management activities are performed in line with all relevant BU / Group policies and standards
• Manage the internal and external stakeholders for your portfolio/supplier in conjunction with other key parties
• Be recognised internally as a Subject Matter Expert in Supplier Relationship Development and drives the greatest value out of supplier relationships
• Understand internal stakeholder / customer needs and can effectively communicate requirements to the supply base successfully supporting the alignment of business processes and strategy
• Be accountable for the strategic alignment of the bank and managed suppliers by establishing common goals and objectives
• Manage the development of Supplier relationships for the Bank’s future requirements
• Plan proactively and run effective performance meetings with the suppliers identifying areas of improvement for both the Bank and supplier
• Where appropriate provide active support across the wider commercial community within the Bank to enable effective team performance
• Provide sourcing teams with support and input to negotiations with suppliers and chosen service providers, where required.

As Supplier Manager, you will have:

• Highly proficient (spoken and written) in Italian.
• Previous experience in Supplier Management and fluency at explaining it to any audience at any moment
• Strong track record of delivering post contract value from suppliers
• Track record in improving Supplier Management in a services related organisation
• Expert in a variety of spend areas where dependence on effective Supplier Management are strongest

To register your interest in this Supplier Manager role, or any other opportunities please forward your full CV to info@gpa-procurement.com, stating your location and current salary details or contact us on 01423 520080 for a confidential conversation.

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