Supplier Management Lead

Overview

We are seeking a Supplier Management Lead (Programme Manager) to join a transformative programme in the health sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing supplier governance, performance management, and ensuring effective commercial oversight across a multi-supplier environment. Collaboration with various teams including Procurement and Finance will be essential to provide insights and drive strong value outcomes through optimized supplier management practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day supplier management across the programme.
  • Establish and manage supplier governance forums and performance reporting.
  • Track supplier commitments, deliverables, and commercial obligations.
  • Manage Salesforce licensing, usage, and performance.
  • Develop forecasting models for license and usage linked to programme growth.
  • Identify opportunities for optimizing SaaS spend and resource utilization.
  • Support commercial discussions with strategic suppliers through analytical insights.
  • Provide clear reporting to programme leadership and governance forums.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in supplier, vendor, or commercial management in technology or transformation programmes.
  • Strong knowledge of SaaS commercial models and strategic technology supplier management.
  • Proficiency in translating licensing data and usage into financial forecasts.
  • Experience in governance processes, KPI tracking, and performance management.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders across various functions.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making.
  • Excellent communication skills to present complex information clearly.
  • Experience with Salesforce licensing and FinOps principles is a plus.