Supplier Manager

Job title:

Supplier Manager

Company

Barclays

Job description

As a part of Procurement, you’ll identify, source, and manage external resources essential for Barclays’ strategic objectives. You’ll explore supply market opportunities and implement resourcing strategies that deliver optimal outcomes for the organisation, stakeholders, and customers.See your commuteJoin us as Supplier Manager at Barclays, To manage and monitor supplier risk and performance to meet the requirements of the Barclays Third party Service provider Policy and Standards, through control execution, commercial management, relationship and risk management.To be successful as a Supplier Manager you should have experience with:• Risk & Controls.• Supplier Management.• Stakeholder management.Some other highly valued skills may include:• Communication skills.• Commercial SkillsYou may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.This role can be based out of Knutsford, Northampton, or Glasgow.Purpose of the roleTo manage and monitor supplier risk and performance to meet the requirements of the Barclays Third party Service provider Policy and Standards, through control execution, commercial management, relationship and risk management.

Accountabilities

• Management and execution of the supplier control processes, including oversight of suppliers and their performance, monitoring of KPIs to guarantee expectations are met.
• Collaboration with various stakeholder groups to produce deliverables that meet procurement needs, policies and standards, mitigate supplier risks and issues and ensure supplier relationship align to the bank’s needs and business strategy.
• Identification of suppliers that will provide the right goods and service through market research, capabilities analysis and contract negotiation.
• Identification of industry trends and developments related to supplier management tools and techniques by attending conferences and participating in training.
• Monitoring of suppliers’ control operation to meet Barclays Third party Service provider Management Standards and contractual obligations including quality standards, risk mitigation and commercial activity.
• Collaboration with regulatory teams to support Global regulatory requests/exams/ongoing activity.

Analyst Expectations

• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.Share jobReasonable AdjustmentBarclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please reviewOur purposeWe’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.To find out more about Barclays’ strategy please clickEqual opportunitiesBarclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.Right to work statementBarclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.This is Barclays ManchesterBarclays Knutsford is a world-class campus in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, and at the centre of our global operations. The place where it all happens. The place where we deliver the technology, security and customer care that our personal and corporate banking customers rely on 24/7/365.A workplace like no otherOur redeveloped campus offers state-of-the art, collaborative workspaces set within 64 acres of lush gardens and surrounded by wildlife.Your commuteTo ensure our campus is accessible to everyone, we offer a shuttle bus from the local bus, tram, and train stations on weekdays.Much more than workThere are endless opportunities to socialise, pursue personal interests, visit the onsite gym, or join one of our many clubs and groups.Immersive eventsWe run amazing experiences, from firework displays to gigs, diverse celebrations and art & crafts sessions. There’s something for you.Play/Pause Your browser does not support the video tag.This is Barclays ManchesterBarclays Knutsford is a world-class campus in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, and at the centre of our global operations. The place where it all happens. The place where we deliver the technology, security and customer care that our personal and corporate banking customers rely on 24/7/365.A workplace like no otherOur redeveloped campus offers state-of-the art, collaborative workspaces set within 64 acres of lush gardens and surrounded by wildlife.Your commuteTo ensure our campus is accessible to everyone, we offer a shuttle bus from the local bus, tram, and train stations on weekdays.Much more than workThere are endless opportunities to socialise, pursue personal interests, visit the onsite gym, or join one of our many clubs and groups.Immersive eventsWe run amazing experiences, from firework displays to gigs, diverse celebrations and art & crafts sessions. There’s something for you.Play/Pause Your browser does not support the video tag.Be you. Be valued. Belong.We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. Our colleague networks offer connection, support, and growth, while our “This is Me” series shares the unique stories of our colleagues. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Barclays values you for who you are and ensures you truly belong.You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our DE&I page.Application ProcessYour applicationWe’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter. 1Your assessmentCovering your behaviours and ability at work. 2Your interviewExploring your past experiences and skills. 3Next stepWe’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process 4Working flexiblyWe’re committed to providing an inclusive culture and environment, that recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives, as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs.Our approach to working flexibly is designed to support you to balance your life and to accommodate diverse needs, whilst still allowing us to meet our business needs. If you’d like to request a flexible working arrangement, please discuss this with your hiring manager.Hybrid working: Our approach to hybrid working ensures there’s the right balance of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, as required for each role. For business areas that offer a hybrid working experience, this will be in a structured way, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week. Some roles may require full onsite working. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager.We continue to embed and review our hybrid working environment and remain in a phase of testing and learning. This means that working arrangements could change, with reasonable notice, to align with the needs of our business.Barclays is built on an international scale.Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.Related contentRelated JobsNorthampton (United Kingdom), Knutsford (United Kingdom), Glasgow (United Kingdom), Greater Manchester (United Kingdom)21 OctKnutsford (United Kingdom)17 OctKnutsford (United Kingdom), Northampton (United Kingdom), Glasgow (United Kingdom)

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Location

Knutsford, Cheshire

Job date

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 22:27:38 GMT

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