Description
We are seeking a Supplier Manager to support the management of third-party supplier relationships within our payments acceptance business. The successful candidate will have experience in supplier, service or third-party management within a regulated environment, ideally in fintech or payments.
The Supplier Manager will be responsible for:
- Supporting supplier management activity for third-party supplier relationships, ensuring appropriate oversight of performance, risk, service and contractual obligations
- Acting as a key contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers, helping to resolve issues, incidents and service-related queries
- Reviewing supplier management information to identify trends, risks, issues and opportunities for improvement
- Supporting supplier-related change activity, including service variations, governance updates and documentation changes
- Contributing to effective supplier governance, reporting and control in line with Barclays or BPL policies and third-party risk requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in supplier, service or third-party management, ideally within a regulated financial services environment
- Ability to work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support service delivery and issue resolution
- Analytical skills to review supplier performance, risk or service information and make practical recommendations
- Understanding of cost, risk, service and contractual requirements
Desirable skills include:
- Background in fintech or payments, with an understanding of fast-paced, regulated businesses
- Awareness of supplier risk, payments regulation or third-party oversight requirements
- Experience supporting supplier governance, reporting, change or continuous improvement activity