Annual salary: up to £65,000.00

Head of Supplier Management

Enfield

Full Time, up to 12-month fixed term contract with possible extension, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 17.00pm

Salary up to £65,000 per annum

About the Role:

Due to a new contract win we are seeking a Head of Supplier Management to join our team. As a Head of Supplier Management you will be working for a Central Government welfare & accommodation contract. You will report into the Contract Delivery Director.

As a Head of Supplier Management you will be responsible for reporting against contractual terms and key performance indicators, day to day financial operations, producing the management accounts and managing  key or sub-contractor relations for ARAP (Afghan Relocation & Assistance Policy).  This role will be responsible for overall performance reporting and supplier management against contractual terms, identifying trends and risks. Working with the Senior Management Team to ensure risk is effectively managed to meet contractual obligations. A key part of this role is to manage the relevant teams and relationships to deliver high quality financial services and ensure services and activities are effectively delivered in line with contractual obligations. Responsible and accountable for the financial, quality  and regulatory efficiency alongside compliance of all contractual obligations.

Role Criteria:

• Leadership of a supplier management and commercial team
• Experience of implementing a performance management framework to support the effective management of supply chain partners through regular reviews, realisation of benefits and mitigation of risks
• Experience in commercial contracting / contract management
• An accurate and thorough approach to work with attention to detail
• Highly numerate
• Good business analysis skills
• Current knowledge of supplier and/or commercial structures
• Understanding of quality management systems in line with ISO9001
• Familiar with principles of project management and delivering effective contract mobilisation through supply chain
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly collaborative nature, flexible to meet the needs of this ever evolving and exciting contract

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• SW 5/8.5%
• 3x life insurance
• Family private medical

To apply, follow the link below or to discuss your application further please contact Beth Dunford on [email protected]

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