Strategic Supplier Relations Manager

Bupa Insurance Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to maximize supplier performance and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations. This role involves onboarding suppliers, conducting performance reviews, and managing supplier risk profiles to foster strong relationships and drive value. The ideal candidate will have a background in contract supplier management and experience in negotiating complex agreements. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Variety of other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in contract supplier management.
• Experience managing supplier against FCA and PRA requirements.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex topics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Onboard suppliers and manage ongoing relationships.
• Lead governance review meetings to assess supplier performance.
• Own supplier risk profiles and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Drive supplier category strategy and innovation.
• Develop action plans for improving supplier performance.

Skills

Contract supplier management

FCA and PRA compliance

Supplier assurance and audit

Outsourced service management

Supply chain process improvement

Procurement or Risk Management qualifications

Risk management frameworks

Contract terms knowledge

Value-based delivery

Analysis and problem solving

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Regulatory environment understanding

Job description

A leading health insurance provider is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to maximize supplier performance and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations. This role involves onboarding suppliers, conducting performance reviews, and managing supplier risk profiles to foster strong relationships and drive value. The ideal candidate will have a background in contract supplier management and experience in negotiating complex agreements. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary.