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Supplier Relationship OfficerWe are seeking an experienced Supplier Relationship Officer to join our team.This role is pivotal in all facets of supplier engagement and performance management.The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.CIPS qualified at level 4+ or the equivalent in workplace experience is essential.Experience in procurement with expertise in supplier management, negotiations, benchmarking and tendering for Value for Money (VFM) is required.Main Responsibilities:Reviewing due diligence to mitigate supply chain risks and manage the Preferred Supplier List.Coordinating framework agreements to enhance supplier performance and achieve VFM.Collaborating with suppliers and service owners to address supplier issues.Negotiating and establishing performance criteria for suppliers, ensuring achievable KPIs.Identifying and confirming service owners and end product users for new categories.Auditing existing suppliers to ensure compliance with contracts, SLAs and regulatory standards.Managing the tender review process from Invitation to Tender (ITT) to contract finalisation.Gathering market data for benchmarking and exploring sourcing options in new territories.Serving as a central point of expertise in procurement policy and continuous improvement.Supporting the Procurement management team in onboarding, due diligence initiatives and strategy whilst supporting other members of the team when needed.