Inspired PLCInspired PLC is a UK market leading technology enabled provider of energy and sustainability advisory services. Since 2000, it has grown in scale and capability and is servicing over 3,400 UK and Irish clients across all sectors.To enable businesses to respond to the climate emergency, we focus on solving their toughest challenges. By managing data comprehensively, sourcing energy sustainably and reducing carbon efficiently, we allow our clients to control costs effectively, make authentic ESG disclosures, improve their business performance, whilst powering their journey to net zero.This role is ideally suited to a career minded, ambitious individual who is looking for that unique opportunity to prove what they can do and then be rewarded for it.We are looking for a Supplier Relationship Manager to join our successful Client Services team. This will be a Hybrid role, with travel required to our Kirkham office. Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Supplier Relationship Manager will be responsible for managing all supplier relationships across Inspired at a strategic level. The role would involve being the first point of contact for day to day supplier operations, both internally and externally; dealing with escalations, developing relationships, understanding internal tams requirements and looking for opportunities for Inspired.The successful candidate's responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams, at every level within an organisation.Be a point of escalation internally for supplier issues, proactively chase responses and provide internal updatesCreate and maintain a supplier meeting schedule, which should be shared internally.Collate and provide suppliers with internal feedbackLead supplier meetings, produce meeting minutes and manage actionsBe the main point of contact for day to day supplier operationsCreate and maintain a risk registerAttend supplier conferences to represent Inspired.Engage with internal teams to understand their requirement of supplier engagement, discussing any supplier problems, opportunities and manage escalationsManage project plans and product development with suppliers and internal stakeholdersCollate and maintain an internal centralised hub of supplier information communicating any changes.Manage the supplier tender recipients listKeep up to date with industry updates and communicate internallyMaintain the supplier SharePoint and promote with internal teamsPresent quarterly updates on supplier management to internal teamsMonthly reporting to monitor supplier placement, total supplier volumes and values. (products – move between products)Monitor supplier credit status and develop meaningful internal reporting and implement process.Identify opportunities for Inspired with the suppliers, communicate and manage these opportunitiesManage and negotiate commercial contracts, service level agreements and KPIs with suppliers.Have a commercial aware to be able to review and negotiate Terms and Conditions and other commercial agreements.Create and manage supplier SLA dashboards to assess supplier compliance and performanceExperience and QualificationsEssential: Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar positionEducated to degree level or demonstrate equivalent experience, including English and Maths at least grade C or equivalentCommunicate and influence at every level within an organisationStrong time management/prioritisation skillsAbility to work aloneExcellent attention to detailExcellent analytical skillsExcel proficientExcellent standard of spoken and written EnglishAbility to travelDesirable:Commercial awarenessStrategic thinker who can understand complex issues and come up with solutionsExperience in project managementExperience in managementExperience in commercial negotiation and contractsWhat we offerTraining and development opportunitiesCompany pensionFlexible work hoursSharesave schemeLife insurance4pm finish on FridayIf you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!
