Supplier Relationship Manager

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Relationship Manager to join our Supply Chain Management team. We on an exciting transformation journey with a focus on creating a market leading team across category management, sourcing, third-party risk, property and supplier relationship management. There’s fantastic potential for growth in this area, and there’s never been a better time for you to get involved!

We believe that strong relationships with our suppliers are key to our success. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Supplier Relationship Manager to join our team and help us build and maintain these crucial partnerships and support in driving the business forward to create a Supplier Management Centre of Excellence.

This is a hybrid role, where you can blend working from home, with office presence dependant on business requirements.

About the role

Excellent supplier relationship management is key for YBS and this role, as it underpins our ability to drive value and deliver excellent customer service. You will be responsible for managing several suppliers ensuring that requirements and objectives are exceeded. You will -

• Support the Lead Supplier Relationship Manager to develop the Supplier Relationship Management framework in partnership with the wider Supply Chain Management function, Compliance and Legal teams

• Be responsible for conducting regular reviews and audits of supplier performance and identifying and mitigating risks associated with the supply chain

• Work closely with and support the Lead Supplier Relationship Manager with process reviews and service improvement plans for any underperforming suppliers

About you

To be successful in this role, it is preferable for you to have worked in a previous supplier relationship (such as Business Relationship Manager/ 3rd Party Relationship Manager) or risk role, working on supplier management and having an awareness of supplier contracts and engagement for the ultimate delivery of agreed service levels. You'll have -

• The ability to strongly influence a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders, with proven relationship/ stakeholder management skills and the capability to face into what can be challenging and difficult conversations.

• Good analytical skills and the ability to interpret management information and data

• A Financial Services background would be useful, with experience of the regulations surrounding the management and requirements of supplier management

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on recruitment@ybs.co.uk