It Supplier Manager

TL;DR

IT Supplier Manager: Leading supplier relationships and developing third-party strategies to deliver maximum value to hirify.global with an accent on building strong partnerships with senior internal and external stakeholders. Focus on identifying trends, delivering continuous improvements to maximize value, and minimizing risk in the supply chain.

Location: Edinburgh, Bristol, Halifax or Birmingham. Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time in one our key hub locations (listed above).

Salary: £61,344 - £68,160

Company

We’re evolving and investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers.

What you will do

• Play a key role in leading supplier relationships to deliver maximum value to hirify.global.
• Help develop and deliver the Supplier Management third party strategy.
• Ensure suppliers deliver in line with expectations and drive incremental value and deliver competitive advantage.
• Responsible for the active management of suppliers and application of the appropriate level of Treatment Standards.
• Utilise data to identify trends, deliver continuous improvements to maximise our value and minimise risk in our supply chain.
• Act as a source of expertise with your suppliers, providing professional advice to key partners and colleagues.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing suppliers.
• A strong track record of delivering outcomes, taking clear ownership for results, and being accountable for decisions, progress, and impact.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions, building effective relationships and managing a broad range of stakeholders with differing priorities.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and managing risk, ensuring appropriate controls are in place while enabling delivery at pace.
• Strong commercial and strategic awareness, with the ability to interpret data, trends, and insights to inform decision‑making and recommendations.
• Comfortable operating in uncertain or fast‑changing environments, adapting approach as needed and helping others navigate ambiguity and change effectively.

Nice to have

• Commercial /Contract Management
• An understanding of processes & practices relating to the Group’s Supply Chain Framework
• An understanding and awareness of cyber, operational resilience, data privacy and technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
• Offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes a generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance.
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies