Hybrid working, flexible hours, and up to £50,000 p/a - join a fast-growing industry leader in Leeds as a Supplier Relationship Manager.

We are partnering with a well-established and rapidly expanding company specialising in the design, manufacture, and servicing of critical components for national infrastructure, with a reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability.

This permanent role offers the chance to join as a Supplier Relationship Manager, owning and developing relationships with key overseas partners to ensure performance against quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness objectives.

The successful Supplier Relationship Manager will be based in Leeds, with easy commuting from Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Castleford, and Pontefract.

Key responsibilities of the Supplier Relationship Manager include:

• The Supplier Relationship Manager will act as the primary contact for key overseas partners and building collaborative, long-term relationships


• Leading performance reviews and implementing metrics covering quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness


• Driving continuous improvement and resolving performance issues while supporting contractual compliance


• Supporting negotiation of commercial terms, pricing structures, and service agreements


• Identifying cost optimisation opportunities and efficiency gains across the supply base


• Coordinating with procurement, engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure capacity planning and operational alignment


• Undertaking international travel for audits, site visits, and stakeholder engagement

We are seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager with:

• Proven experience in partner management, procurement, or supply chain leadership


• Experience managing international partners and production environments


• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability


• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality systems, and supply chain operations


• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners effectively


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Background in engineering, technical manufacturing, or heavy electrical/transformer sectors


• Understanding of international trade, logistics, and compliance requirements

Benefits:

• Salary between £45,000 - £50,000 p/a (depending on experience)


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Company pension scheme (5% matched contributions)


• Life assurance, mental health support, and counselling


• Staff discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, onsite parking, and EV charging


• Flexible hours with up to 1 day per week remote working


• Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, future-focused business

To apply for this Supplier Relationship Manager position, click “Apply Now” and attach your CV, or contact Megan Saunders at E3 Recruitment for more information.