Our Supplier Management team is here to maintain strong collaborative partnerships with our suppliers, which deliver value and make the budget work better. As a Supplier Manager you will focus on working to the Supplier Management Framework & Partner Charter to ensure consistent engagement and governance, there is an important focus on identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and avoiding value leakage. This role makes a real contribution to business priorities by ensuring those opportunities are delivered and benefits realised.
This position follows a hybrid model with a 4.5 day working week. Our teams work from our vibrant head office in Bradford for a minimum of 3 days per week and remotely for the remainder, Monday to Friday. Applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance of our office.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Identifying opportunities across the supplier landscape to improve delivery of services Collaborating with business functions to ensure the supplier landscape and contracts stay aligned to business objectives Supporting business functions with cost optimisation programs and minimising cost risks Supporting business owners with renewals and negotiations Ensuring rebates are received and no penalties incurred Maximising the value Morrisons sees from its Partners and suppliers Delivering cost reduction workstream Being that point of contact for the business and suppliers Embedding cohesive ways of working to enable success Running events to promote collaboration and innovation Upskilling colleagues on commercial awareness and supplier management