Head of Commercial & Supplier Relationships

Job summary

National role | Hybrid working Are you a construction-sector Supplier Relationship Management leader ready to take ownership of a national supplier landscape? We're recruiting for a Head of SRM to lead strategic engagement with appointed suppliers and the wider construction market. This is a senior, high-impact role offering genuine autonomy, and flexible hybrid working - with office attendance required no more than once or twice a month . Why this role? National reach - regular UK-wide travel and senior supplier engagement True flexibility - hybrid working without being office-based Strategic influence - shape supplier engagement and performance at scale Purpose-driven - embed quality, innovation and social value into procurement The role Lead and deliver a supplier engagement strategy across construction frameworks Act as the senior point of contact for appointed suppliers and industry partners Drive post-framework performance, collaboration and continuous improvement Facilitate alliance meetings, performance reviews and innovation initiatives Represent the organisation at regional and national industry events About you Strong background in supplier relationship management within construction Deep understanding of public sector procurement and pre-tendered frameworks Commercial, strategic and confident operating at senior stakeholder level Comfortable with nationwide travel alongside flexible home working CIOB, CSCS or technical degree desirable What's on offer Salary up to £83k (inclusive of annual car allowance) Generous pension, annual leave and discretionary bonus Private medical, wellbeing allowance and enhanced family benefits £1,000 annual training budget and long-term career flexibility If you're looking for a senior SRM role with national scope - without being tied to an office - this opportunity delivers both impact and balance.