Senior Relationship and Procurement Manager

5 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom High Speed Two (HS2) Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Relationship and Procurement Manager to join our team at High Speed Two (HS2). As a key member of our commercial management team, you will play a vital role in implementing our Supplier Relationship Management framework with Strategic and Key suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have experience of stakeholder and supplier relationship management, as well as a strong understanding of procurement processes and commercial governance. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of HS2's most important suppliers and leading a team of up to 7 people with a mix of HS2 employees and consultant support.

Your primary objective will be to identify and deliver relationship benefits/value to both HS2 and its suppliers through effective stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills. You will work closely with internal stakeholders at various levels within the organization to maintain effective relationships and ensure that SRM reports and supporting collateral are produced in a timely manner.

About this role:
  • Lead a team of up to 7 resources
  • Daily management of internal and external SRM resources
  • Support the HS2 professional development process, conducting reviews, setting objectives, providing mentoring, training, and support
  • Manage SRM Reports and supporting collateral
  • Interface with other governance and assurance, IT and systems-related personnel across HS2, DfT, and the supply market

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned commercial professional to join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of HS2. If you are a strategic thinker with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, we encourage you to apply.

Estimated salary: £59,300 per annum, plus a flexible benefits fund of 20% paid on top of the base salary.

About you:
  • Team development & leadership skills and the ability to support, coach, and mentor colleagues
  • Analytical, commercial, and negotiating skills
  • Ability to produce and present documents and reports to a variety of audiences


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