Strategic IT Supplier Relations Manager — Hybrid

Bupa; Leeds; Híbrido; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

10% Management Bonus

Generous pension

Hybrid working

Salary starting from £60K per annum

Descripción de la vacante

Bupa is hiring a Supplier Relationship Manager - IT to maximise value from strategic suppliers within the Supplier Management Framework. The role is hybrid, 3 days working from home, based in the UK.

You will onboard suppliers post contract award and drive governance, risk management and supplier performance. You will develop category strategy, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and seek efficiencies, cost reductions and innovative improvements to service delivery.

Formación

• Experience managing suppliers under FCA SYSC 8/13 and PRA handbook.
• Experience in supplier assurance or audit.
• Knowledge of outsourcing Service Providers and contracts.
• Understanding of supply chain processes and improvement tools.
• Procurement or Risk Management qualifications.
• Strong risk management and compliance understanding.
• Experience with contract terms and drafting schedules.
• Strong commercial awareness and value-based delivery.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Clear communication of complex topics at all levels.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Onboard suppliers post contract award and manage relations within the Supplier Management Framework.
• Lead governance reviews with strategic suppliers on performance, SLAs and cost reductions.
• Own supplier risk profile; perform due diligence and incident resolution to prevent issues.
• Drive category strategy with suppliers and internal stakeholders to extract value.
• Lead internal reviews to translate business needs into supplier relationship plans.
• Develop plans for continuous improvement in service, cost, risk and flexibility.

Conocimientos

FCA/PRA compliance knowledge

Supplier assurance/audit

Outsourced providers management

Risk management

Contract drafting

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Descripción del empleo

Bupa is hiring a Supplier Relationship Manager - IT to maximise value from strategic suppliers within the Supplier Management Framework. The role is hybrid, 3 days working from home, based in the UK.

You will onboard suppliers post contract award and drive governance, risk management and supplier performance. You will develop category strategy, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and seek efficiencies, cost reductions and innovative improvements to service delivery.