Vendor & Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-moving financial services firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a hands-on Vendor & Procurement Manager to lead vendor management strategies and optimize procurement processes. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in supplier management and a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks. The role offers flexible hybrid working, generous pension and bonus schemes, and a supportive culture focused on learning and progression.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Generous pension and bonus schemes

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of strong background in vendor or supplier management.
• Experience in regulated sectors, particularly financial services.
• Ability to manage full procurement cycles and supplier risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor management strategy and governance processes.
• Optimize procurement and sourcing activities.
• Manage a small vendor management team.

Skills

Vendor or supplier management experience

Regulatory sector experience

Full procurement cycle management

Familiarity with vendor management tools

Knowledge of SOC 1 and GDPR

People management skills

Tools

Gatekeeper

Job description

Job Description

This fast-moving, digitally-led financial services firm is shaking up SME banking — and they’re scaling fast. As they continue to expand, they’re now looking for a hands-on Vendor & Procurement Manager to help drive better performance, reduce risk, and build smarter supplier relationships across the bank.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading the overall vendor management strategy and governance processes
• Owning and optimising procurement and sourcing activities to drive value
• Managing a small vendor management team, setting clear priorities and goals
• Building frameworks that ensure regulatory compliance and accountability
• Tracking and reporting vendor performance and risk to senior leadership
• Overseeing audits and controls, including review of SOC 1 Type 2 reports
• Spotting opportunities to streamline supplier operations and reduce cost
• Keeping pace with regulatory changes and supplier-related best practices

Main Skills Needed:

• Strong background in vendor or supplier management (ideally 8+ years)
• Experience working in regulated sectors, ideally financial services or fintech
• Comfortable running full procurement cycles and managing supplier risk
• Skilled in vendor management tools (Gatekeeper ) and dashboards
• Solid knowledge of SOC 1, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and similar frameworks
• Confident people manager and clear communicator

What’s in It for You:

• Flexible hybrid working and family-friendly policies
• Generous pension and bonus schemes
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Supportive, inclusive culture and plenty of social initiatives
• Real investment in your learning and progression

Let’s skip the hard sell — this is just a brilliant role.

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