Description
Supplier Manager/Vendor Manager - Banking
My client, a Tier 1 Bank, is looking for a Supplier Manager/Vendor Manager to join on a contract basis. You will be working in partnership with Business Units and suppliers to deliver innovative solutions for the bank, balancing costs against service levels and risks.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for performing on-going supplier management and assurance activities across a portfolio of medium complexity Technology suppliers to help the bank effectively manage the service performance, cost and risk in its supply chain
- Responsible for ensuring the relationship is optimally managed and supplier management activities are performed in line with all relevant BU/Group policies and standards
- Managing the internal and external stakeholders for your portfolio/supplier in conjunction with other key parties
- Recognised internally as a Subject Matter Expert in Supplier Relationship Development and drives the greatest value out of supplier relationships
- Understands internal stakeholder/customer needs and can effectively communicate requirements to the supply base successfully supporting the alignment of business processes and strategy
- Accountable for the strategic alignment of the bank and managed suppliers by establishing common goals and objectives
- Manages the development of Supplier relationships for future requirements
- Plans proactively and runs effective performance meetings with the suppliers identifying areas of improvement for both the bank and supplier
- Where appropriate provide active support across the wider commercial community within the Bank to enable effective team performance
- Provide sourcing teams with support and input to negotiations with suppliers and chosen service providers, where required
Experience required:
- Previous experience in Technology Supplier Management and fluency at explaining it to any audience at any moment
- Strong track record of delivering post contract value from Technology suppliers
- Track record in improving Technology Supplier Management in a services related organisation
- Expert in a variety of spend areas where dependence on effective Technology Supplier Management are strongest
- Strong SLA experience