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Strategic Supplier Lead

3 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Smart DCC Full time
Position Overview

Senior Strategic Supplier Lead at Smart DCC

Location: Flexible – Full Time Permanent Role

Competitive remuneration package along with benefits

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Strategic Supplier Lead who excels in leadership and possesses a robust background in navigating complex, commercially driven environments. This role will concentrate on collaborating with the organization to formulate supplier strategies with our essential partners while managing relationships with high-level stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.

The Senior Supplier Lead will:

  • Oversee and effectively guide a team of Supplier Managers, maintaining full responsibility for a portfolio of suppliers crucial to our service commitments.
  • Navigate a multifaceted stakeholder landscape, as each supplier may be involved in various strategic initiatives, ensuring effective engagement throughout all phases: from Concept to Contract, Contract to Market, and Market to Retirement.
  • Identify and create collaborative opportunities with our strategic partners that yield value beyond contractual obligations, while also reporting on the value generated.
  • Administer the third-party risk management framework to provide early alerts regarding supply chain issues, ensuring that we monitor key supplier risks and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
  • Establish the appropriate forums for Smart DCC to leverage supplier innovation and value engineering, working closely with the technology organization to integrate new innovations into programs and ongoing services.
  • Stay informed about advancements in Supplier Management and cultivate best-in-class supplier relationship management practices based on industry standards.
  • Proactively manage supplier relationships, fostering trust-based interactions and addressing escalations through a consistent, proactive approach.

Strategic Focus

The role emphasizes securing supplier commitment for investments in innovation that will be vital for achieving our objectives over the next decade:

  • Develop forward-thinking supplier strategies aimed at value creation, aligned with our Business Development Plan, technology roadmap, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, and commercial strategies.
  • Lead the identification and execution of comprehensive strategic initiatives, mutually agreed upon with suppliers, focusing on value addition, risk management, performance enhancement, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Embed a governance framework across Smart DCC and strategic suppliers, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and meeting schedules to facilitate ongoing engagement and support the delivery of strategic initiatives.
  • Contribute to the balanced scorecard for Smart DCC, manage supplier feedback mechanisms, and identify areas for enhancement to develop strategic initiatives.
  • Organize significant strategic events between Smart DCC and suppliers to foster collaboration.
  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of supplier performance and market dynamics, acting as the internal expert to inform procurement strategies and sourcing plans.

Qualifications and Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Proven experience and a strong track record in Supplier Relationship Management or Customer Relationship Management across various service sectors.
  • Comprehensive understanding of procurement practices, including supplier spend analysis, contract management, and vendor performance oversight.
  • Ability to identify, cultivate, and manage strategic supplier relationships effectively.
  • Innovative and solution-oriented mindset, focused on cost and value optimization.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading supplier segmentation initiatives and enhancing supplier capabilities.
  • Proficient in monitoring and addressing potential supplier risks, including financial stability and compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
  • Capability to independently design and implement KPIs to assess supplier performance and drive improvements.
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate trends across multiple contracts and maximize value from supplier relationships.
  • Attention to detail and a proven ability to operate transparently in a regulated environment.

Interpersonal Skills:

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
  • Proficient in influencing senior stakeholders in a complex organizational environment.
  • Skilled in managing a diverse stakeholder landscape and balancing competing priorities.
  • Commitment to embodying our core values: making a difference, acting with integrity, and being accountable.

Leadership Skills:

  • Proven ability to set ambitious goals aligned with business strategy, emphasizing quality outcomes.
  • Experience in effective stakeholder management to drive commercial advantages.
  • Capability to translate project scopes into actionable plans.
  • Experience in line management.

About Smart DCC:

At Smart DCC, we are dedicated to enhancing connectivity across the UK, enabling smarter and more sustainable living. Our commitment to making a difference drives our daily operations, and our people are at the heart of this mission. We empower our employees to take initiative, embrace responsibility, and contribute to meaningful work that supports our vision. Our secure network for smart meters is revolutionizing the energy landscape, and we invite you to join us on this transformative journey.

Company Benefits:

Our ongoing success is rooted in our people. We prioritize creating a workplace where employees feel valued, healthy, and fulfilled. In this role, you will have access to a variety of benefits that can be tailored to suit your individual lifestyle.

Next Steps:

If you have any inquiries before applying, please reach out to us. We look forward to learning more about you through your application, which will be thoroughly reviewed.

Join Smart DCC and unlock your potential.