Supplier Management Lead

The RoleThe Supplier Management Lead is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and optimising relationships with suppliers to ensure the delivery of secure, compliant, and high-quality services to customers including customers in the financial services sector. This role oversees supplier performance, contractual obligations, risk management, and continuous improvement, acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and ensuring supplier operations meet stringent regulatory and governance standards. Key ResponsibilitiesLead supplier selection, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management to ensure alignment with business and regulatory requirements Negotiate supplier contracts and terms, focusing on cost efficiency, quality, and compliance Monitor supplier performance against SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations, proactively identifying risks and opportunities Conduct regular supplier reviews and audits, ensuring adherence to sector-specific standards and continuous improvement Manage supplier risk assessments, due diligence, and remediation activities Collaborate with procurement, legal, and business units to ensure supplier agreements support business continuity and strategic goals Maintain accurate records of supplier interactions, performance metrics, and financial transactions for audit and regulatory purposes Support the budgeting and forecasting process for supplier-related costs Drive innovation and improvement in supplier management processes, ..... full job details .....