Supplier Relationship Manager

We have the opportunity to join the Supplier Relationship Management Team, which is dedicated to the group achieving value from supplier relationships to drive significant benefits to the group's cost base whilst ensuring quality and reliability of services provided by suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). As a Supplier Relationship Manager the will contribute to the formulation and delivery of the group's supplier management frameworks, strategies and policies through great supplier / contract management in order to gain value from the group supply base.

The role holder will lead the delivery of effective supplier / contract management at the organisation with a particular emphasis on providing such support to large/strategic projects or spend areas where it is important that the organisation receives goods or services in line with previously agreed contractual commitments. The role holder will be able to identify commitments / project deliverables referenced in contractual documentation and be able to explain these to stakeholders (both internal and external) as required.

The role will be expected to engage with suppliers on contractual performance, as well as providing support on specific projects. There will be an expectation to be a source of expertise to the broader SRM team on the creation and implementation of processes required to drive consistently high standards of supplier / contract management within the group. The role holder may also be consulted at the contract negotiation stage to ensure a process of continuous improvement in such documentation is delivered.

We operate on a team led hybrid approach with 1-2 days in the Coventry office and occasional travel to our Manchester office. Our benefits include: 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme Annual discretionary bonus scheme Personal pension with matched contributions Life assurance (6 times annual salary) About you You'll be a detail-oriented person with an ability to absorb and process facts quickly, a subject matter expert in supplier / contract management with a good understanding of how the full procurement cycle including supplier management operates.

To be successful in this role it's essential you have:
Significant proven experience of working within a SRM or Procurement team The ability to develop effective relationships and have experience of managing and influencing internal and external stakeholders at different levels on seniority. A deep understanding of the value delivered by good contract management and implementation SME expertise in supplier / contract management with a good understanding of how the full procurement cycle, including supplier management, operates.

Ability to communicate effectively at a senior level with highly developed written, verbal and presentation skills Desirable experience will be:
Possess contract management/legal qualification/MCIPS qualification Understanding of the commercial and regulatory considerations informing our supplier relationship activity. Leadership skills

About us On 1 January 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK's original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey. Trusted by over four million people, we're a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us.

Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues. We're officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. We're serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity.

By working together, we know you'll build more than just a career with us. Flexibility and why it matters We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we'll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role. Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer We're proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.

As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.

Location Coventry