Supplier Relationship Administrator (FTC)
As a Supplier Relationship Administrator, you will be a key member of our Procurement department, taking ownership of the administrative lifecycle of supplier due diligence and onboarding. Working closely with the Supplier Relationship Manager and Officer, you will support the progression of our procurement strategy and provide essential assistance to the wider team to ensure the seamless delivery of business-as-usual activities. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our ongoing procurement transformation throughout the Company, with a focus on the continuous identification of process improvements. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment as you will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and facilitating seamless communication between internal stakeholders and our suppliers. This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy. This role is to provide maternity cover over the next 12 months in an evolving team.
- Maintaining the approved supplier list, to support the monitoring of supplier performance as well as identifying supplier types.
- Providing administrative support in supplier review meetings and writing and maintaining supplier review minutes for distribution and continuous monitoring.
- Assessing supplier responses and gathering information in relation to issues for review preparation, including feedback about supplier issues relating to quality, quantity, cost, delivery.
- Ensuring all NDA’s and due diligence documents are issued to the point of completion.
- Preparing documents for tender reviews, assisting with the set up and reviewing process.
- Uploading and co-ordinating supplier contracts and related documents to the Contract Management System (CMS) and ensuring all new contracts and agreements are retained with in the Procurement department for compliancy purposes.
- Updating supplier catalogues and approved product and service lists, ensuring the Procurement Administrators are aware of current agreements and pricing strategies.
- Maintaining and updating company portals and the operational support renewals database when necessary for budgetary information and providing contract visibility to approved individuals.
- Experience of building effective working relationships across all levels of the business (required).
- Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately (required).
- Effective communication skills (required).
- Basic understanding of procurement principles and proven experience of working within a purchasing function, in an administration or purchasing role (required).
- Experience working in an office environment (required).
- Good knowledge of Microsoft office tools and SharePoint (required).
- Exposure to indirect purchasing, benchmarking and negotiating (required).
- An understanding of commercial KPI’s, SLA’s and benchmarking processes (required).
- Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation and regulations (required).
- CIPS qualified at level 2, or currently studying towards CIPS (required).
At bet365, we are one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 million HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak. Innovation thrives at bet365. We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. With endless opportunities for growth and collaboration, team members have the chance to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation - together, we’re redefining what’s possible!