Description
Supplier Manager urgently required to work in Reading for an initial 12 Months Contract role for our Multinational Telecommunications Client.The ideal candidate will;
* Engage, respond and resolve customer issues and escalations related to vendor activities.
* Develop vendor scorecards and/or dashboards
* Implement corrective action plans to guide vendors exhibiting performance deficiencies.
* Direct and influence internal teams when issues arise that have the potential to present support or delivery risks from vendors to the customer and associated cost impacts.
* Maintain visibility of vendor spend for assigned account(s) by developing Purchase Order line of sight and ensure Finance/Commercial representatives remain informed of all activities.
* Raise shopping carts in a timely manner, exercising due diligence as needed to keep spends at optimal levels and prevent margin erosion.
You must have previous experience;
* In data mining/analysis of operational and financial data in Excel.
* Experience in building trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Understanding of general contracting language.
* Ability to effectively mediate, arbitrate, and resolve high tension situations between stakeholders
* Business/financial acumen
If you are interested in this position, please respond with your CV by return and I'll be happy to share the job description with you.
Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.