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I am looking for a supplier Relationship Manager to work for a major blue-chip organisation commencing asap. The successful candidate will have experience of outsourcing Networking/Infrastructure Projects on a large scale.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Good honours graduate or acquired equivalent in relevant discipline Relevant years experience in relevant IS and Sourcing environments (wider financial services, retailing or IS supplier may be appropriate)
Excellent supplier management skills Excellent sourcing skills Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Good consultative skills
Good leadership skills
Good stakeholder and customer focus skills
Proven ability to interact and work with senior executives as needed
Proven ability to communicate effectively up to Executive level in a clear and concise manner
Proven ability to establish presence and credibility with diverse stakeholders
Excellent relationship building skills, both internal and external Excellent interpersonal and team skills
Sound track record of delivering and driving change in a complex environment supporting numerous operational functions
Rapid Learning Skills Excellent analytical and presentational skills Good personal presentment and communication skills
Understanding of Business Case and Value for Money in Technology skills Good operational and financial planning skills Effective self-management skills Extensive direct experience of
Purchasing and Procurement operations in line with leading market practice Excellent contract management skills Sound working knowledge of IS Outsourcing Deep understanding of the IS industry
Sound working knowledge of key IS technologies, services and suppliers - (Hardware/ Software/ Networks/ Services) Strong knowledge of IS Project life cycle and system development.
Sound ability to balance theory and reality of supplier propositions Sound experience of working effectively and efficiently in a matrix management environment Proven ability to perform market place analysis Appreciation of business needs
Strong practical knowledge of full Outsourcing lifecycle -