Stannah is a family‑owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people by improving access for greater convenience and independence. Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. Today Stannah is a global business run by the fifth generation family. We are known for our stairlifts as well as lifts, escalators, and homelifts and we also provide maintenance and repair services.
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced Supplier Account Manager who can build strong, productive relationships with our suppliers and help us get the very best value from our supply chain. In this role, you’ll take ownership of key supplier accounts, support colleagues in developing their supplier‑management skills, and play an active part in resolving issues when they arise.
As the Supplier Account Manager, you’ll also help shape and streamline our supplier base to ensure each product category is supported by high‑quality, value‑adding partners. You’ll work closely with colleagues across all levels of the business, building strong working relationships and acting as a trusted partner to our internal teams. This role is all about understanding our internal customers’ needs and ensuring those needs are met. If you enjoy collaborating, supporting others and helping the business get the best from its suppliers, this is a role where you can thrive.
Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5:15 pm; Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage key supplier relationships, supported by appropriate T&Cs and SLAs.
- Identify and lead supply‑chain improvement initiatives using data, systems insight and collaboration with colleagues and suppliers.
- Lead effective supplier negotiations and support Managers in developing strong supplier‑management capability.
- Assist Managers in resolving supplier issues and consolidating selected supplier categories to improve efficiency.
- Identify and manage supply‑chain risks and ensure purchased products meet regulatory, standards and customer compliance requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience in Purchasing or Supplier Management within an engineering environment.
- Lift industry knowledge is an advantage.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong, sustainable supplier relationships.
Benefits
- Market‑aligned salary, paid monthly.
- Profit‑share bonus scheme, paid quarterly based on Group Company profits.
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Holiday scheme to buy extra days of annual leave.
- Pension scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice.
- SimplyHealth cash plan to claim health costs such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and more.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Long‑service award scheme with holiday benefit.
- Company benefits discount rewards scheme, including shop discounts, hotel discounts and days out.
- Employee assistance programme to support and enhance well‑being.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity provision.
- Company vehicle.
Equal‑Opportunity Statement
Stannah Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We treat all job applicants fairly and with respect and value diversity and inclusiveness.
Other Requirements
Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.
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