Group Head of Supplier Relationships

3 days ago

Uxbridge UB QE, United Kingdom LHC Full time

Job Advert

Join LHCPG as a Head of Supplier Relationships and lead our strategic engagement with the supplier market

We are looking for a dynamic leader with experience in supplier relationship management to enhance our partnerships with appointed companies and the broader construction industry. In this pivotal role, you will shape and implement a supplier engagement strategy that upholds our Gold Standard Verification, supporting LHCPG's mission to deliver better lives and places through quality procurement solutions.

If you are passionate about fostering high-quality supplier relationships and driving innovation in the construction and procurement sectors, we want to hear from you

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Develop and implement a supplier engagement strategy to align supplier performance with client needs and support long-term growth.
  • Act as the senior point of contact for appointed companies and the broader supplier market, fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
  • Lead post-delivery framework management to ensure client expectations are met and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Facilitate framework alliance meetings to share best practices, evaluate performance, and drive innovation.
  • Collaborate on pre-tender engagement activities to broaden our supplier reach and enhance the Group's profile.
  • Design and implement performance measurement metrics to track and improve supplier performance.
  • Champion social value initiatives in collaboration with the Group Social Value Manager.
  • Represent LHCPG at regional and national industry events to strengthen relationships and raise our profile.

What You Need:

  • Demonstrable experience in supplier relationship management or a related role within the construction sector.
  • Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and pre-tendered frameworks.
  • Ability to develop strategic and actionable plans to drive supplier engagement and performance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • A working knowledge of social value sectors and delivering community benefits through procurement.
  • Desirable: Degree in a technical discipline, CIOB accreditation, or CSCS accreditation.

What we offer

A highly competitive total reward package alongside salary to include:

  • Very generous employer pension contribution
  • Wellbeing allowance of £300 pa via a portal (taxable)
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 34 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy up more, plus birthday leave
  • Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan after probation (taxable)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 1 year of service)
  • 10 days per year 'work from anywhere' opportunity
  • 1.5 days personal volunteering leave and team volunteering opportunities
  • £1000 pa individual training budget and development support
  • Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts
  • Long service awards
  • Option for up to 1 year sabbatical after 5 years
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Check out our benefits leaflet

Please note: We reserve the right to close this posting early if a suitable candidate is found.

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