Supplier Relationship Manager Team Leader

Supplier Relationship Manager Team Leader UK Shared Business Services Ltd Swindon £36,866 per annum Full time Open ended About the role We are currently seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager Team Leader to join our busy IT Department. This is an exciting time to join the team as we are delivering a testing service on the quality and readiness of a new product planned for implementation across the business. Some of the key activities will include: Produce and maintain an engagement plan for strategic suppliers which details our management approach for monitoring, reviewing and future proofing the services they deliver Work with Procurement or other procurement bodies, as appropriate, to ensure contracts have been developed with due diligence, accurate and appropriate requirements and service levels Monitoring suppliers’ performance against contractual obligations Being an escalation point in the supplier management chain Initiate, review and maintain risk assessments of ISS suppliers Maintain a suite of documentation around Service Integration and Management (SIaM) activities Maintain strong communications with key stakeholders and deliver consistent, accurate information through channels such as; SIaM intranet, regular blogs or newsletters. About you This role is ideal for someone with experience within Risk Management and a good understanding of technology service outsourcing. You will ideally hold an ITIL V3 Foundation or V4 qualification. A CIPS (certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations) would also be beneficial. You will also have an in-depth knowledge of supplier assessment and management techniques. An understanding of the complex commercial and technical interactions within a SIaM based organisation and contract Management. About Us UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) is a trusted shared services provider to government. We are owned by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and deliver services to our six public sector clients and their 18,000 employees. At UK SBS, we aim for service excellence in everything we do, whether we are ensuring people get paid accurately or delivering high profile projects on time. Our people and our values are at the heart of who we are and how we do things…Can you play a part in our success? What we offer UK SBS offer a competitive salary, a generous 28 days annual leave rising to 30 days within 3 years of service, pension scheme and other lifestyle and health care benefits. UK SBS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means we are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair and accessible to all. We value diversity in our organisation and take positive action to attract talented individuals and support them in fulfilling their potential. How to Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Please note, when you click apply you will be directed through to our TopCareers.jobs website where you will be asked to complete the application process. The closing date for applications is 24th March 2020.