Strategic IT Supplier Relations Lead (Hybrid)

Bupa; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Management Bonus

Generous Pension

Hybrid work

25 days holiday

Health insurance

Job summary

Bupa is hiring a Supplier Relationship Manager - IT in a hybrid role based in the UK. The position is a 6-month fixed term contract, full-time (37.5 hours per week), with a starting salary of £60,000 per annum and a 10% management bonus scheme plus a generous pension.

You will maximise in-contract relationships with strategic suppliers, manage the Supplier Management Framework, ensure FCA/PRA compliance where applicable, and drive value through cost reductions and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing suppliers under FCA SYSC 8/13 and PRA handbook.
• Experience in supplier assurance or audit.
• Knowledge of managing outsourced service providers.
• Good knowledge of supply chain processes and improvement tools.
• Professional Procurement or Risk Management qualifications.
• Strong commercial awareness with value-based delivery.
• Negotiation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Onboard suppliers post contract award and manage relationships.
• Lead governance review meetings and assess performance against contract/SLA, including cost reductions and improvements.
• Own supplier risk profile and conduct due diligence; address incidents and root-cause analysis.
• Drive category strategy with suppliers and stakeholders to create value and competitiveness.
• Identify business needs and translate into supplier relationship development plans.
• Lead market scanning and benchmarking to monitor supply market directions.
• Provide regular Management Information updates to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

FCA SYSC 8/13

PRA handbook

Supplier management

Contract drafting

Risk management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Compliance

Education

Procurement/Risk cert

Job description

Bupa is hiring a Supplier Relationship Manager - IT in a hybrid role based in the UK. The position is a 6-month fixed term contract, full-time (37.5 hours per week), with a starting salary of £60,000 per annum and a 10% management bonus scheme plus a generous pension.

You will maximise in-contract relationships with strategic suppliers, manage the Supplier Management Framework, ensure FCA/PRA compliance where applicable, and drive value through cost reductions and service improvements.