Supplier Relationships Manager

We’re hiring – Supplier Relationships Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Relationships Manager to join our dedicated team in our Warrington headquarters.

Location: Warrington

Employment type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid

Salary:
Dependent on experience

We have a variety of opportunities within the commercial fit-out sector, and projects are managed on a team basis; therefore, we are seeking a Supply Chain professional to interface with our supply chain to improve our end-to-end performance and delivery. Direct procurement experience is not essential but the successful candidate will have strong commercial skills, and an understanding of the fit-out industry would be advantageous.

The role is based in our Warrington office, although our projects are delivered nationally.

One of the key deliverables in this role is to manage the current supply chain, keeping it up to date, relevant and fit for purpose, expanding it where necessary to include new subcontractors and suppliers for specific projects or requirements.

In order to be well informed, you’ll need to build strong relationships with internal and external customers, including suppliers, sub-contractors, the QS & estimating teams and other major stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and manage a consistent supplier relationship management strategy
• Ensuring strategic procurement around sustainability
• Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
• Nurture relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company
• Strategically allocate suppliers and contractors to key projects.
• Utilise and cultivate internal relationships with all stakeholders.
• Review data and implement an improvement plan
• Define and maintain supplier performance
• Implement Key Performance Indicators

Profile

• Self‑motivated individual who uses their initiative to generate ideas, solve problems, and continuously contribute value to the company
• Strong interpersonal skills and broad construction or procurement knowledge
• A motivated individual who thrives on optimising performance and fostering trust, and who is committed to building strong supplier partnerships
• Positive mindset with confidence to build relationships with the wider business
• Problem-solving skills
• A results-driven approach with a passion for collaboration and continuous improvement
• Numerate and commercially aware
• Comfortable delivering and performing under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Driven about sustainability

Join us, an employee-owned company at the forefront of a thriving industry with a vibrant mix of clients and projects! We’re all about tackling workplace challenges head-on—and we want you to help us create something extraordinary.

At Claremont, we’re leaders in commercial interior design and fit-out. From the first consultation to the final touches, we craft work spaces that inspire people and drive businesses forward. As an employee-owned company, we’re uniquely positioned to prioritise building strong client relationships while fostering a culture where our people thrive. It’s what sets us apart and helps us attract the very best talent in the industry.

Ready to make your mark? Let’s do this together!

Claremont is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Here are just some of the awesome benefits you’ll enjoy as part of the Claremont team:

Join a team where your career can truly flourish! At Claremont, we’re a leading workplace consultancy, design, and build agency on a mission to transform how people think, feel, and work. With over 120 talented professionals, we blend innovative design with expert project management to deliver workplaces that enhance productivity and well-being.

Here, you’ll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to understanding our clients’ brands and goals, creating spaces that inspire and empower. If you’re ready to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape workplaces that truly work, we’d love to have you on board!

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