Randstad Sourceright is a global talent leader, providing solutions and expertise that help companies position for growth, execute on strategy, and improve business agility. Sourceright's experience encompasses all facets of talent acquisition, from permanent employees to contingent and contractor workforces. Key offerings include Managed Services Provider (MSP) programs, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and Blended Workforce Solutions.

As a Senior Supplier Manager, you will be responsible for the relationship management and SM service delivery of a portfolio of one or more of Randstad's largest clients as well as regional and global suppliers (including Op Co’s). You will develop, maintain and improve relationships with suppliers and Op Co’s in support of Randstad programs. In addition, you will lead discussions with Randstad's top regional and global suppliers regarding their capabilities, service delivery performance, deficiencies, and development activities and drive results to improve the support provided to Randstad’s client programs.

This role will partner with clients to work on their contingent labour, Statement of Work (SoW) or permanent hiring supplier strategies. This role will also work side by side with a number of key client functions which may include; Human Resources, Talent Acquisition and Procurement. Key areas of focus will be to review supplier efficiency from an operational perspective, identify cost saving initiatives, determine the most optimal supply base, create negotiation frameworks and execute multi-layered, complex supplier strategies. In addition, you will define supply chain risk initiatives to drive change and improvement.

A key part of the role is to lead (or support) key initiatives in relation to implementation of new programmes, including strategy planning across any agency population as part of a transition plan within new Randstad Sourceright solutions. 

The Senior Supplier Manager may also be asked to assist with supplier performance issues and escalations; participate in industry related conferences and engagement as appropriate; and brief/interact with Randstad leadership and/or inter-organizational managers (i.e. Delivery) on status of projects and/or supplier management matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supplier Management
• Supplier Negotiation
• Supplier Performance Management
• Implementation management 
• Transition
• Supplier Identification and Analysis

What you will bring: 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills 
• Process orientation and experience describing and documenting specific requirements (i.e. for projects or clients) with a commitment to continually initiating process improvements, and enhanced levels of service
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex accounts or projects
• Strong interpersonal, team building, and mentoring skills
• Background in MSP staffing or procurement is beneficial
• Comeptent in industry related technology tools (Fieldglass, Beeline, IQNavigator)
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to determine and explain conclusions from complex operational, regulatory and/or business information

what’s next?

To find out more please feel free to get in touch with our dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner at evie.carty@randstadsourceright.co.uk

We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact the Internal Talent Acquisition (ITA) team.