Supplier Relationship Manager

Job Introduction

We’re looking for a Supplier Relationship Manager to lead supplier engagement across the UK & Ireland, with a strong focus on the Hard FM supply chain. You’ll implement strategic supplier management practices to drive efficiency, cost savings, and operational ease, while proactively mitigating risks to protect our organisation and clients. This is a key role in shaping supplier partnerships and delivering long-term value.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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Main Responsibilities 

• Implement the SRM strategy, ensuring it meets the operational and commercial needs of the organisation

• Proactively seek and build continuous and meaningful engagement with the business and suppliers to shape services and improve value delivered from the supply chain

• Support the preparation of meetings with the supplier at various management levels including Top to Top meetings involving platform directors / other key contacts.

• Develop and implement joint business plans with strategic and collaborative suppliers which ensure that ‘customer focus’ is paramount

• Conduct relationship assessments and work with key stakeholders to create relationship actions plans to increase Sodexo leverage and reduce the risk profile of the relationship.

• Conduct 360° surveys with suppliers to identify opportunities to improve the overall relationship

•Support Category Management during Category Review through provision of accurate and meaningful data & feedback regarding the supplier’s performance to enable the creation of a Category Plan

• Support the creation of service/goods specifications / SLA / KPIs which are tailored to individual category

requirements for inclusion within supplier agreement.

• Monitor supplier is complying with terms of contract on an ongoing basis.

• Drive growth incentives within contract to generate PI/savings

• Ensure Supplier completed all required governance activities including agreement to new

standards/policies and updating of PQQ information.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements 

 The Ideal Candidate 

▪ Strong experience in supply management

▪ Proven track record in complex relationship management

▪ Hard FM experience and knowledge

▪ Be able to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the business.

▪ Be organised, methodical and self-motivated whilst having an ability to work independently or as part of a

team.

▪ Able to demonstrate a flexible ability to predetermine workload demand and prioritisation skills, to be able to

identify the urgent business need for support.

▪ Ability in working in a matrix environment

▪ Financial acumen and result orientated with ability to present results in a structured and professional manner

▪ Excellent external networking capabilities and presentation skills

Package Description

Competitive salary depending on experience 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. 

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. 

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. 

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.