Supplier Management Lead at Claranet

Lead 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, leveraging automation and best practices
Act as an escalation point for supplier issues, resolving disputes and ensuring timely resolution
Financial Services & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure all supplier management activities comply with financial services regulations and frameworks (e.g., FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC)
Implement and enforce controls for anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Supplier (KYS), and financial due diligence
Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews, collaborating with Quality, Security, and Compliance teams
Maintain awareness of evolving financial sector regulations and integrate compliance requirements into supplier management processes
Ensure supplier operations support regulatory reporting, operational resilience, and business continuity obligations
Governance & Reporting
Produce and present supplier management reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting compliance, risk management, and cost optimization
Track and manage supplier risks, issues, and actions, ensuring accurate documentation for audit and regulatory purposes
Support supplier governance initiatives, including contract management, risk assessments, and supplier performance reviews
Collaborate with teams to ensure supplier management processes are properly documented, versioned, and maintained in line with governance requirements
Contribute to contract renewals and supplier scope changes from a management perspective, ensuring operational and regulatory alignment
Skills and Attributes
Proven experience in supplier management, procurement, or similar roles within the financial services sector
Strong understanding of financial services regulations and compliance requirements
Experience with supplier contract management, risk assessment, and performance monitoring
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, able to build trustful relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Advanced Excel and reporting skills; experience with ERP and supplier management systems is desirable
Knowledge of risk management, audit, and compliance processes in supplier management

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