Head of Commercial & Supplier Relationships

Position: Head of Commercial & Supplier Relationships
National role | Hybrid working

Are you a construction-sector Supplier Relationship Management leader ready to take ownership of a national supplier landscape?

We're recruiting for a Head of SRM to lead strategic engagement with appointed suppliers and the wider construction market. This is a senior, high-impact role offering genuine autonomy, and flexible hybrid working - with office attendance required no more than once or twice a month.

Why this role?

National reach - regular UK-wide travel and senior supplier engagement
True flexibility - hybrid working without being office-based
Strategic influence - shape supplier engagement and performance at scale
Purpose-driven - embed quality, innovation and social value into procurement

The role

Lead and deliver a supplier engagement strategy across construction frameworks
Act as the senior point of contact for appointed suppliers and industry partners
Drive post-framework performance, collaboration and continuous improvement
Facilitate alliance meetings, performance reviews and innovation initiatives
Represent the organisation at regional and national industry events

About you

Strong background in supplier relationship management within construction
Deep understanding of public sector procurement and pre-tendered frameworks
Commercial, strategic and confident operating at senior stakeholder level
Comfortable with nationwide travel alongside flexible home working
CIOB, CSCS or technical degree desirable

What's on offer

Salary up to £83k (inclusive of annual car allowance)
Generous pension, annual leave and discretionary bonus
Private medical, wellbeing allowance and enhanced family benefits
£1,000 annual training budget and long-term career flexibility

If you're looking for a senior SRM role with national scope - without being tied to an office - this opportunity delivers both impact and balance