Supplier Performance & Contract Manager

Royal Mail

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Job reference number 328920Supplier Performance & Contract ManagerCompetitive Salary, bonus potential, 25 days annual leave and pensionFull timePermanentRoyal Mail FarringdonHybrid Working London Farringdon x3 days a week.Supplier Performance & Contract Manager – TechnologyRoyal Mail is looking for a commercially astute and results-driven Supplier Performance & Contract Manager to lead strategic supplier relationships across our Technology function. In this high-impact role, you’ll manage end-to-end supplier performance, oversee complex contracts, and deliver measurable value through cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement.What you’ll be doing:
  • Own supplier relationships and drive financial and operational performance
  • Lead contract reviews, renewals, and commercial governance
  • Act as a key escalation point and resolve supplier disputes
  • Collaborate across Technology, Procurement, Legal, and Service Delivery
  • Deliver executive-level reporting and support strategic tenders
  • Mentor and manage a high-performing team of contract managers
  • Champion best practice in supplier performance and relationship management
What you’ll bring:
  • Proven experience managing strategic suppliers in complex environments
  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
  • Expertise in large-scale contract management and value delivery
  • Ability to influence, lead, and build trusted partnerships across the business
Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping supplier excellence at Royal Mail.About UsAt Royal Mail we connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 30 million addresses. As one of the UK’s leading companies, we are focused on being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe.Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here:Closing Date: 4th September 2025. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.#LI-POST

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