director relationship manager London, England
Job description
Job reference number 297762
Supplier Relationship Director
Full time
Permanent
Salary - Dependant on experience
Location: UK, EC1A 1AA/ Hybrid working with travel to London
Join Royal Mail, a trusted and iconic brand that connects people and businesses across the UK. We are on a journey of transformation and innovation, and we are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Supplier Relationship Director to join our team. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering Royal Mail's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Strategy, ensuring the effective management of our strategic suppliers and mid-tier partners. Your focus will be on driving supplier performance improvement, carbon reduction targets, innovation, value-add, and proactive risk management in our dynamic and ever-changing business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Supplier Relationship Director, you will have a broad range of responsibilities, including:
Developing and implementing Royal Mail's SRM strategy across all strategic suppliers and mid-tier partners, incorporating executive and operational level review.
Creating and executing the RM scope 3 emissions strategy, setting global annual targets and driving category/supplier level reductions in collaboration with the RM ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) team.
Implementing and embedding a Scope 3 third-party measurement and monitoring tool to ensure accurate reporting, baseline information, and effective monitoring of Scope 3 reduction objectives.
Leading the development of carbon reduction strategies across all key areas of the Supply Chain, ensuring delivery against business targets.
Driving the development of broader category improvement strategies, including savings, working capital optimisation, risk management, and ESG commitments.
Collaborating with the Procurement Governance and Systems team to embed SRM and ESG principles into key procurement processes.
Coaching and upskilling the wider Procurement team and Contract Management community in SRM and decarbonisation initiatives.
Leading executive-level supplier engagement sessions, fostering relationships with internal and external C-suite level personnel, and representing Royal Mail at pan-industry events and panels.
Ensuring twice-annual reporting to the IDS plc board and ESG Committee on our scope 3 performance.
Leading, motivating, supporting, and developing individuals within the SRM team, fostering a culture of performance management and continuous improvement. Collaborating proactively in cross-procurement performance calibration as needed.
Demonstrating exemplary business values and leadership behaviors, acting as a role model for the organisation.
Reports to: Chief Procurement Officer
Key Dimensions:
The Supplier Relationship Director role at Royal Mail holds significant dimensions and impact, including:
Budget or financial targets: Accountable for delivering Royal Mail's commitments to reduce scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 and driving innovation and value-add across key category areas.
Scales of impact: Authorised to approve SRM strategies and plans across all strategic suppliers, engaging with executive board members, directors, senior managers, and establishing executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers.
Key Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
To excel in this role, the ideal candidate should possess the following:
A proven track record of developing and implementing effective strategies and plans and have extensive experience in Supplier Relationship Management within large-scale blue-chip organisations. Successful development of category plans that drive decarbonisation and improvements across the value chain with a demonstrable ability to set challenging yet achievable goals and support and develop others to meet them.
You will have experience of managing multiple projects or project strands simultaneously, delivering results within challenging deadlines and are proficient in program and change management, with a an ability to apply these skills effectively.
With strong problem-solving abilities, including experience in resolving contractual and commercial issues of strategic importance you will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels, including board members, directors, and senior managers, both internally and externally.
Experience and Qualifications:
A proven track record of delivering value through effective Supplier Relationship Management leadership with demonstrable experience in leading, supporting, managing, and developing a team.
Representing the business in key cross-industry forums and panels.
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) qualification (desirable not essential)
Degree-level education with relevant post-graduate experience and/or qualifications.
Join Royal Mail and be part of an exciting and transformative journey. As the Supplier Relationship Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our supplier relationships, driving performance, sustainability, and innovation. Showcase your leadership abilities, collaborate with executives, and make a lasting impact on our organisation. Apply now and become a vital part of our team.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
Royal Mail Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For a full job description, please click on the following link: Job Descriptions
About Us
At Royal Mail we connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 30 million addresses. As one of the UK’s leading companies, we are focused on being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe.
Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.
Closing Date: Thursday 3rd August 2023. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
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