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Join LHCPG as a Head of Supplier Relationships and lead our strategic engagement with the supplier market!



We are looking for a dynamic leader with experience in supplier relationship management to enhance our partnerships with appointed companies and the broader construction industry. In this pivotal role, you will shape and implement a supplier engagement strategy that upholds our Gold Standard Verification, supporting LHCPG's mission to deliver better lives and places through quality procurement solutions.



If you are passionate about fostering high-quality supplier relationships and driving innovation in the construction and procurement sectors, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Be Doing:

Develop and implement a supplier engagement strategy to align supplier performance with client needs and support long-term growth. Act as the senior point of contact for appointed companies and the broader supplier market, fostering strong, collaborative relationships. Lead post-delivery framework management to ensure client expectations are met and identify opportunities for improvement. Facilitate framework alliance meetings to share best practices, evaluate performance, and drive innovation. Collaborate on pre-tender engagement activities to broaden our supplier reach and enhance the Group's profile. Design and implement performance measurement metrics to track and improve supplier performance. Champion social value initiatives in collaboration with the Group Social Value Manager. Represent LHCPG at regional and national industry events to strengthen relationships and raise our profile.

What You Need:

Demonstrable experience in supplier relationship management or a related role within the construction sector. Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and pre-tendered frameworks. Ability to develop strategic and actionable plans to drive supplier engagement and performance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage internal stakeholders and external partners. A working knowledge of social value sectors and delivering community benefits through procurement. Desirable: Degree in a technical discipline, CIOB accreditation, or CSCS accreditation.

What we offer

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highly competitive total reward package alongside salary to include:

Very generous employer pension contribution Wellbeing allowance of 300 pa via a portal (taxable) Discretionary annual bonus 34 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy up more, plus birthday leave Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan after probation (taxable) Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 1 year of service) 10 days per year 'work from anywhere' opportunity 1.5 days personal volunteering leave and team volunteering opportunities 1000 pa individual training budget and development support Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts Long service awards Option for up to 1 year sabbatical after 5 years Employee Assistance Programme


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Please note: We reserve the right to close this posting early if a suitable candidate is found.