Supplier Relationship Manager

Hybrid working, flexible hours, and up to £50,000 p/a - join a fast-growing industry leader in Leeds as a Supplier Relationship Manager.

We are partnering with a well-established and rapidly expanding company specialising in the design, manufacture, and servicing of critical components for national infrastructure, with a reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability.

This permanent role offers the chance to join as a Supplier Relationship Manager, owning and developing relationships with key overseas partners to ensure performance against quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness objectives. The successful Supplier Relationship Manager will be based in Leeds, with easy commuting from Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Castleford, and Pontefract.

Key responsibilities of the Supplier Relationship Manager include:

The Supplier Relationship Manager will act as the primary contact for key overseas partners and building collaborative, long-term relationships
Leading performance reviews and implementing metrics covering quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness
Driving continuous improvement and resolving performance issues while supporting contractual compliance
Supporting negotiation of commercial terms, pricing structures, and service agreements
Identifying cost optimisation opportunities and efficiency gains across the supply base
Coordinating with procurement, engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure capacity planning and operational alignment
Undertaking international travel for audits, site visits, and stakeholder engagement

We are seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager with:

Proven experience in partner management, procurement, or supply chain leadership
Experience managing international partners and production environments
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
Knowledge of manufacturing, quality systems, and supply chain operations
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners effectively
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Background in engineering, technical manufacturing, or heavy electrical/transformer sectors
Understanding of international trade, logistics, and compliance requirements

Benefits:

Salary between £45,000 - £50,000 p/a (depending on experience)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme (5% matched contributions)
Life assurance, mental health support, and counselling
Staff discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, onsite parking, and EV charging
Flexible hours with up to 1 day per week remote working
Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, future-focused business

To apply for this Supplier Relationship Manager position, click "Apply Now" and attach your CV, or contact Megan Saunders at E3 Recruitment for more information