Group Head of Supplier Relationships

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.
  
  

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and attributes.

What We Offer

In addition to the advertised salary, this role offers a highly competitive total rewards package which includes:

• Competitive pay
• Car allowance £5,740 pa paid in equal monthly instalments
• 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
  
  

It is encouraged that all candidates submit a cover letter to support their application. Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if suitable candidates are identified