Supplier Relationship Manager and Regional Lead

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

As part of our new Procurement Operating Model we are implementing a new centre led strategy with a regional presence.  This structure will empower our front line volunteer and staff to be the best they can be at saving lives and we will provide the corporate services that are agile and responsive to their needs.  In doing so we restore our teams connection to the purpose and why we are all here.

Your role

You'll be an experienced Supplier Relationship practitioner who can implement a new SRM strategy and drive value through our supply chain.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference. You will be coming into this new role at an interesting time as we shape the organisation to take on the challenges of the future with the delivery of our 5-Year Plan (2026 to 2030) in support of our overall RNLI strategy 2040.

Some of the benefits

• Salary £49,492 - £58,226 (dependent on experience) 
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme 
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan option

The RNLI is a charity with the purpose to save lives at sea with a vision to save everyone. The RNLI provides a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service, lifeguards, fundraising, and drowning prevention. Our frontline lifesavers and fundraisers need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them, and that is where you come in. This is your chance to join that team and help save lives every day.

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.