Global Strategic Vendor Manager

Northern Trust Corp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Strategic Global Vendor Manager to oversee and develop our global strategic vendor relationships. Reporting to the Head of Global Strategic Vendor Management, you will lead relationships, drive commercial strategy and ensure robust risk management across the enterprise.

The role focuses on governance, contract negotiations, and strategic planning with external partners, supporting the bank’s long‑term objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance and strong

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in a senior role within a global financial services organization.
• Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning skills.
• Proven track record of managing complex vendor relationships and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead Global Strategic vendor relationships and governance.
• Drive vendor performance reviews, cost optimization and contract governance.
• Develop and execute 3–5+ year supplier roadmaps aligned with business goals.

Skills

Relationship management

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Vendor negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Vendor governance

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Strategic Global Vendor Manager to oversee and develop our global strategic vendor relationships. Reporting to the Head of Global Strategic Vendor Management, you will lead relationships, drive commercial strategy and ensure robust risk management across the enterprise.

The role focuses on governance, contract negotiations, and strategic planning with external partners, supporting the bank’s long‑term objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance and strong