Supplier Manager

Northampton Business Directory; Olney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Manager to oversee supplier risk and performance. This role involves executing controls, managing relationships, and ensuring compliance with standards. You will lead teams, influence decision-making, and engage in complex data analysis to drive results. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in risk management and supplier relations, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values integrity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supplier risk and performance.
• Proficient in stakeholder and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier control processes and monitor KPIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet procurement needs.

Skills

Risk & Controls

Supplier Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Commercial Skills

Job description

Join us as Supplier Manager at Barclays

As a Supplier Manager, you will manage and monitor supplier risk and performance to meet the requirements of the Barclays Third Party Service Provider Policy and Standards. Your responsibilities include control execution, commercial management, relationship, and risk management.

Desired Experience

To be successful, you should have experience with:

• Risk & Controls
• Supplier Management
• Stakeholder Management

Additional valued skills 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, along with job-specific technical 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

• Manage and execute supplier control processes, oversee supplier performance, and monitor KPIs to ensure expectations are met.
• Collaborate with stakeholder groups to produce deliverables that meet procurement needs, policies, standards, and mitigate risks.
• Identify suitable suppliers through market research, capabilities analysis, and contract negotiation.
• Stay updated on industry trends related to supplier management by attending conferences and training.
• Monitor suppliers’ control operations to meet standards and contractual obligations, including quality, risk mitigation, and commercial activities.
• Support regulatory requests, exams, and ongoing activities in collaboration with regulatory teams.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Advise, influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and collaborate across functions.
• Lead teams on complex tasks, set objectives, coach, and appraise performance.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors to foster an environment of excellence, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
• Guide collaborative assignments, identify new directions, and involve specialists as needed.
• Provide advice on complex issues, mitigate risks, and develop policies/procedures.
• Manage risks and strengthen controls related to your work.
• Coordinate with other areas to contribute to organizational objectives.
• Engage in complex data analysis from multiple sources to solve problems creatively.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively.
• Influence stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

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