Job Description

Supplier Manager - Birmingham/Bristol/Edinburgh/Halifax - 12 Months Contract - Salary £88,000pa

Are you a motivated and experienced Supplier Manager looking for an exciting opportunity with a global leader in financial technology? Our client is at the forefront of powering businesses of all sizes to make, take, and manage payments, and they are seeking a talented individual to join their team on an initial 12-month contract.

As a Supplier Manager, you'll play a crucial role in executing the organisation's strategy and delivering upon their purpose. By building strong and long-lasting relationships with suppliers, you will enable the organisation to stay ahead of the competition and better serve its customers. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with the Group Chief Operating Officer and collaborate with both internal senior stakeholders and external providers.

Responsibilities:

Build collaborative relationships with senior internal and external partners.

Ensure suppliers deliver in line with expectations and drive incremental value.

Actively manage suppliers and apply the appropriate level of treatment standards.

Utilise data to identify trends and deliver continuous improvements in the supply chain.

Provide professional advice to key partners and colleagues.

Balance accountability with partnership to maximise value and minimise risk.What you'll need:

Experience in delivering results with accountability.

Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent communication and influencing abilities.

Knowledge of risk management and business insights.

Ability to manage ambiguity and change.

Demonstrated judgement and decision-making skills.

Self-awareness and a growth mindset.Additionally, experience in working with suppliers/3rd parties, sourcing, and an understanding of cyber, operational resilience, data privacy, technology, and cloud policies would be useful.

Your motivation, behaviours, and drive to make a difference are more important to our client than specific experience within Supplier Management. They are seeking a candidate who is curious, brings new ideas, and is passionate about the impact they can make.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV that demonstrates your relevant skills and experience. Please note that if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

By joining our client's team, you will become an integral part of a global organisation, receiving a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. As an employee of ours, you will have access to additional benefits such as medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance, and a library of online training materials. This opportunity is being offered on a PAYE basis.

Join our client's team and make a difference in the world of financial technology. Apply now!

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