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Manager Enterprise Supplier Management

Hotel Brand:
Location: United Kingdom, Windsor

Hotel: Corp Windsor, Windsor One, Arthur Road, IHG Hotels & Resorts, SL4 1RS

Job number: 151147

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Role Purpose

Enable supplier management and risk management, build relationships with strategic third-party suppliers and internal business teams

Key Accountabilities

Support IHG supplier management centre of excellence by carrying out the strategy and capability framework, ensuring commercial, performance, relationship and risk management
Provide support for the management of 'strategic' contracts including driving SLA performance & Contract Obligations
Help mitigate risk in large strategic contracts by actively reviewing and owning business continuity plans, supplier audits, SOC2 compliance and other relevant supplier obligations.
Manage suppliers by using designated relationship management tools and framework to enhance relationships and maximize value
Drive innovation and value as well as preventing value leakage in strategic contracts through active supplier management
Remain up to date with key market trends and practices on supplier relationship management
Develop Visual management tools to communicate enterprise supplier status & enterprise supplier risk
Work with vendor management teams in the business to maximize impact and disperse strategies and tools developed by the Enterprise Supplier Management Team
Enable supplier management for critical and preferred suppliers by procurement teams and business teams

Key Skills & Experiences

Education –

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, IS, Purchasing Management or other related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience –

At least 6+ years progressive work experience in multiple areas of business – procurement or supply chain management, financial or business analysis, technology, contract management and asset management. 

1-3 years managing teams showing a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. Must have a demonstrated ability to build cooperation and trust with colleagues and cross-functional teams and establish strong working relationships to deliver positive results.

Technical skills and Knowledge –

Demonstrated experience in managing large strategic contracts in a global business
Detailed knowledge of contract/commercial management  and negotiation tools and techniques
Strong influencing, communication and change management skills
Strong analytical skills
Mix of business understanding and strong expertise in supplier relationship management to optimise performance and innovation.

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