Supplier Account Manager

Supplier Account Manager Location: Hook Salary: 38,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5:30pm My client who are a market leading manufacturer are seeking a Supplier Account Manager to join their team. The purpose of this role is to establish strong working relationships with key suppliers in order to manage their performance across Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) for all relevant products and services. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve on-time delivery, reduce lead times, and minimise quality issues. Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while streamlining the supply base strategically. Understand suppliers'' manufacturing processes to drive process improvements aligned with QCD. Support the development and implementation of purchasing strategies, including call-off orders, pricing breaks, and supplier stock holding. Coordinate with departments to manage non-conforming materials and returns documentation. Initiate and close out corrective actions with suppliers. Maintain awareness of commodity trends that could impact supply. Conduct supplier audits and monthly reviews; manage vendor scorecards. Identify supplier risks and propose appropriate mitigation strategies. Evaluate RFQs and select suppliers based on QCD criteria. Work closely with department managers to maintain the production plan, ensuring on-time delivery. Manage stock levels in line with MRP, customer forecasts, and production requirements. Lead ..... full job details .....