Your Key ResponsibilitiesSupplier Relationship ManagementDevelop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, acting as the relationship owner for designated strategic partners.Build supplier account plans, relationship maps, governance frameworks and engagement models.Facilitate executive supplier meetings and strategic alignment discussions.Drive supplier collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier relationship matters.Supplier Segmentation & GovernanceDevelop and maintain Core42's supplier segmentation framework, classifying suppliers as strategic, preferred, operational or transactional.Define governance requirements, engagement cadence and performance expectations for each supplier tier.Establish executive sponsorship models and maintain supplier governance calendars and engagement plans.Supplier Onboarding & Vendor GovernanceOwn the supplier onboarding and vendor lifecycle management framework.Lead the Vendor Management team responsible for supplier onboarding, due diligence, governance and lifecycle activities.Oversee supplier registration, qualification, onboarding, recertification and supplier master data controls.Monitor onboarding cycle times, backlogs, service levels and stakeholder satisfaction.Quarterly Business Reviews & Executive GovernanceOwn the annual supplier governance and review calendar and lead Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers.Prepare executive scorecards, supplier performance packs and governance dashboards.Chair supplier performance and governance meetings, ensuring clear actions and accountability.Supplier Performance ManagementMaintain supplier KPIs, SLAs, scorecards and performance management frameworks.Monitor supplier performance against contractual and operational commitments.Identify underperforming suppliers and lead structured remediation programmes.Supplier Development & Value CreationIdentify opportunities for supplier consolidation, optimisation and capability development.Drive supplier-led innovation and identify cost optimisation, efficiency and value-creation opportunities.Facilitate development plans for strategic and underperforming suppliers.Supplier Risk, Compliance & ResilienceCoordinate supplier risk assessments and mitigation activities and maintain supplier risk registers and governance reporting.Support supplier business continuity and resilience reviews.Monitor compliance with onboarding, due diligence and governance requirements.Supplier Experience & Issue ResolutionMonitor supplier payment performance, aged invoices, overdue receipts and invoice-resolution metrics.Engage business stakeholders to resolve receipt and invoice-processing delays.Coordinate resolution of supplier enablement, onboarding, invoicing, payment and governance-related issues.Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supplier experience and reduce operational friction.Reporting, Stakeholder Management & LeadershipMaintain supplier dashboards and executive reporting, analysing performance, risk, onboarding, governance and value metrics.Provide supplier insights and recommendations to Supply Chain leadership.Partner with Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, Legal, Compliance and business teams to resolve escalations and promote supplier governance best practice.Lead, coach and develop Vendor Management personnel, building capability in supplier relationship management and governance.

What We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline.7-10 years of experience in vendor management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), supplier governance, procurement or supply chain.Demonstrated experience leading QBRs, supplier governance programmes, supplier onboarding and supplier performance reviews.Experience leading and developing vendor management or supplier governance teams.Strong stakeholder management, executive communication, negotiation and issue-resolution skills