Head of Supplier Relationships

  • Portfolio Procurement
  • Jan 13, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading public sector client to recruit for a Head of Supplier Relationships

This role will be charged with leading and developing strategic engagement with the client base.

Main purpose of the job

  • Fostering strong collaborative relationships
  • Lead post-delivery framework management
  • Developing and implementing a supplier engagement strategy
  • Manage the post-delivery framework management process, liaising cross-functionally with central and regional teams
  • Act as the senior escalation point
  • Manage and host framework meetings
  • Implement and engagement strategy with suppliers
  • Support promotion & pretender agreements
  • Monitor and manage industry trends along with industry opportunities
  • Promote and drive supplier innovation

Job Requirements

  • Experience in a Supplier Relationship management role
  • Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and frameworks
  • Happy to travel across the UK
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate and manage internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Very generous pension contribution
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 34 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy more if required
  • Individual training budget
  • Employee assistance programme

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