Supplier Manager

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Supplier Manager to manage and monitor supplier risk and performance according to their standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk and controls, supplier and stakeholder management, and demonstrate strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities to develop technical expertise and contribute to procurement needs in Glasgow, Knutsford, or Northampton.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supplier risk and performance.
• Understanding of procurement processes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier control processes and oversight.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet procurement needs.
• Identify suitable suppliers and monitor operations.

Skills

Risk & Controls

Supplier Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Commercial Skills

Job description

Join us as Supplier Manager at Barclays. You will manage and monitor supplier risk and performance to meet the requirements of the Barclays Third Party Service Provider Policy and Standards through control execution, commercial management, relationship, and risk management.

To be successful as a Supplier Manager, you should have experience with:

• Risk & Controls
• Supplier Management
• Stakeholder Management

Highly valued skills may include:

• Communication Skills
• Commercial Skills

You may be assessed on key skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as technical skills relevant to the role.

This role can be based out of Knutsford, Northampton, or Glasgow.

Purpose of the role

Manage and monitor supplier risk and performance to meet Barclays' standards through control execution, commercial management, relationship, and risk management.

Accountabilities

• Management and execution of supplier control processes, including oversight of suppliers and their KPIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet procurement needs, mitigate risks, and align supplier relationships with the bank’s strategy.
• Identify suitable suppliers via market research, capability analysis, and contract negotiation.
• Stay updated on industry trends through conferences and training.
• Monitor suppliers’ control operations to meet standards and contractual obligations.
• Support regulatory requests and ongoing compliance activities.

Analyst Expectations

• Perform activities timely and to high standards, driving continuous improvement.
• Possess in-depth technical knowledge and experience.
• Lead and support team development, or develop technical expertise as an individual contributor.
• Impact related teams and partner across functions.
• Manage operational responsibilities, escalate breaches, and embed new policies.
• Advise on decision-making, manage risks, and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Understand how the sub-function contributes to organizational objectives.
• Make evaluative judgments, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
• Build networks internally and externally.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.