It supplier manager

Job Title: IT Supplier Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh or Alderley Edge Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 13th December 2023 This is an exciting opportunity for an IT Supplier Manager to join our IT Procurement and Supplier Management team which sits within the Group Transformation business area of Royal London. Our purpose is to be a trusted and valued commercial capability that delivers significant business cost, risk and relationship management value and to create a centre of commercial excellence for the Royal London Group through best in class procurement and supplier management. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management and development of commercial relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 IT third parties, working with the relevant business stakeholders to lead the compliance of a structured Third Party Management Framework that covers performance, risk, cost and relationship considerations. You will contribute to the development of the Category strategy and contract renewal negotiations, leading on and managing any changes to existing contractual arrangements. About the role Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships Provide governance in line with the guidance set out in Royal London’s Supplier Management Handbook Manage key controls ensuring suppliers are operating to contractual SLAs and in line with our risk appetite Lead on service improvement plans and drive Value from best-in-class supplier management Undertake on-going pro-active reviews of existing supplier contracts, working in collaboration with the Procurement team and business stakeholders Negotiate and manage contractual requirements including regulatory changes Responsible for all relevant supplier risk management and audit activities, ensuring risks are captured, reported, and effective mitigation and management interventions are in place Contribute and support the Category Strategy for the suppliers within scope About you Previous experience within a supplier management role Strong planning and organisational skills Ability to manage a variety of complex activities simultaneously Ability to build and maintain effective business relationships (internal and external) Understanding of models and approaches / techniques to achieve best in class supplier management Proven negotiation skills and comprehensive knowledge of contract law About Royal London We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We ve always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits Inclusion, diversity and belonging We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.