Supplier Manager

Barclays Bank PLC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Supplier Manager to oversee supplier risk and performance management. This role involves controlling supplier relations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation skills, business acumen, and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier risk and performance management.
• Strong negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Ability to manage complex supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier control processes and oversee performance metrics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align supplier relationships with business goals.
• Monitor and support regulatory compliance and risk management.

Skills

Supplier risk and performance management

Control execution and monitoring

Commercial management and negotiation

Relationship management

Commercial skills

Risk and controls

Change and transformation

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Digital and technology 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:

• Supplier risk and performance management
• Control execution and monitoring
• Commercial management and negotiation
• Relationship management

Highly valued skills may include:

• Commercial skills
• Risk and controls
• Change and transformation
• Business acumen
• Strategic thinking
• Digital and technology skills

This role can be based in 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

1. Manage and execute supplier control processes, oversee supplier performance, and monitor KPIs.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet procurement needs, mitigate risks, and align supplier relationships with business strategy.
3. Identify suitable suppliers through market research, capability analysis, and contract negotiation.
4. Stay updated on industry trends related to supplier management by attending conferences and training.
5. Monitor suppliers' control operations to meet standards and contractual obligations.
6. Support regulatory requests and examinations in collaboration with regulatory teams.
7. Perform activities timely and maintain high standards, driving continuous improvement.
8. Lead and supervise a team, supporting professional development and resource coordination.
9. Demonstrate leadership behaviors to foster an environment for colleagues to thrive.
10. Develop technical expertise and act as an advisor in your area of specialization.
11. Impact related teams' work and partner with other functions and business areas.
12. Take responsibility for operational results and escalate policy breaches appropriately.
13. Embed new policies and procedures related to risk mitigation.
14. Advise on decision-making within your expertise and manage risks effectively.
15. Understand how your sub-function integrates within the organization and contribute to organizational objectives.
16. Make evaluative judgments based on factual analysis, paying attention to detail.
17. Resolve problems using technical experience and precedents.
18. Communicate complex information clearly and persuade team members.
19. Build networks outside your immediate team and organization.

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