Supplier Relationship Manager

Hiscox; York; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Technology Supplier Manager at a leading insurer, you'll play a key role in supplier management, contributing to the execution of strategies that ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Your expertise will foster relationships and drive value through innovative supplier solutions in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of supplier management processes.
• Able to build strong relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and embed the Supplier Management Framework.
• Develop supplier management guides and training.
• Support implementation and monitoring of supplier performance.

Skills

Analytical

Influence

Attention to Detail

Education

MCIPS or an SRM qualification

Job description

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York OR Lisbon

Hybrid working - Min 2 days in the office per week

The Technology Supplier Manager sits within the Procurement Team and is responsible for contributing to and executing the Technology Supplier Management strategy, promoting supplier management best practice, creating and delivering training, providing guidance and support across global IT to ensure the proactive and effective management of suppliers.

This role is also responsible for identifying and mitigating supply risks, supporting relationship owners with monitoring compliance to agreed contractual obligations or service, and maximising value from suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a key contributor and subject matter expert in establishing and embedding the Supplier Management Framework
• Develop and maintain a series of supplier management guides and templates for training and support purposes
• Deliver/Support training across global Technology to educate Relationship Managers in best practices in order to achieve key objectives
• Develop and standardise supplier management techniques and approaches across Technology suppliers
• Update and maintain a supplier management register of all Technology suppliers
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers to produce Exit Plans and other associated documents
• Support the implementation and testing, measuring and monitoring of supplier performance via a the Procurement platform (Marketplace)
• Assist Relationship Managers with key activities, including the operation of governance processes and the evaluation of supplier risks. This would include facilitation of and attendance at Quarterly Business Reviews Meetings for Tier 1 suppliers
• Support Relationship Managers with the management of suppliers with appropriate governance measures reflecting their importance using the Hiscox governance standards/tools
• Provide an initial escalation point for Relationship Managers for issues relating to service, scope, quality and related costs. Lead in the resolution of issues, involving other internal and external stakeholders as necessary
• Establish and support a regular Supplier Management forum for the Relationship Managers and a Community of Practice for all interested parties
• Achieve “win-win” solutions with the Technology suppliers that promote innovation and the delivery of continuous improvements, whilst maintaining value for the duration of the services
• Maximise value delivered by suppliers
• Ensure close collaboration with the Technology Category Managers in Group Procurement for a smooth transition through each stage of the procurement lifecycle

Our Must-Haves:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of supplier management processes required during the supplier lifecycle
• Extensive understanding and practical use of the principles used in contract and supplier management
• Able to influence others and build working relationships with a diverse team that extends across country boundaries
• Analytical, numerical and fact based with a delivery focus and commitment to meeting agreed timescales
• Awareness and understanding of general IT principles and approaches
• Able to challenge and identify practical solutions
• Creative, proactive, logical and innovative – you do not accept the status quo
• Able to work effectively under pressure, both on your own and as part of a team, delivering accurate results to strict deadlines
• Able to build strong working relationships at both senior management and operational team level
• Accurate with good attention to detail

What would we like to see in you?

• MCIPS or an SRM qualification
• Knowledge of financial or insurance industries and their regulatory requirements
• An understanding of Procurement

About Hiscox

As an international specialist insurer we are far removed from the world of mass market insurance products. Instead we are selective and focus on our key areas of expertise and strength - all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of doing things.

We insure the unique and the interesting. And we search for the same when it comes to talented people. Hiscox is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other. We believe in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong. Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions.

Scratch beneath the surface and you will find a business that is solid, but slightly contrary. We like to do things differently and constantly seek to evolve. We might have been around for a long time (our roots go back to 1901), but we are young in many ways, ambitious and going places.

Some people might say insurance is dull, but life at Hiscox is anything but. If that sounds good to you, get in touch.

Diversity and Hybrid working

At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we’re committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success.

We have also learned over the past few years that working life doesn’t always have to be in the office, and now it is safe to do so we have introduced hybrid working to encourage a healthy work life balance.

This hybrid working model is set by the team rather than the business to enable you to manage your own personal work-life balance. We see it as the best of both worlds; structure and sociability on one hand, and independence and flexibility on the other.

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