Supplier Relationship Manager

TL;DR

Supplier Relationship Manager: Contributing to and executing the Technology Supplier Management strategy, promoting supplier management best practice, creating and delivering training, providing guidance and support across global IT. Focus on identifying and mitigating supply risks, supporting relationship owners with monitoring compliance to agreed contractual obligations or service, and maximising value from suppliers.

Location: Hybrid York OR Lisbon - Min 2 days in the office per week

Company

hirify.global is an international specialist insurer that insures the unique and the interesting, underpinned by a culture that encourages challenging convention and always looking for a better way of doing things.

What you will do

• Establish and embed the Supplier Management Framework.
• Develop and maintain supplier management guides and templates.
• Deliver training across global Technology.
• Standardise supplier management techniques and approaches.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of supplier performance.
• Provide escalation point for issues and lead in their resolution.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a similar role or the right level of knowledge.
• Knowledge of supplier management processes.
• Extensive understanding of contract and supplier management principles.
• Able to influence others and build working relationships across country boundaries.
• Analytical, numerical and fact based with a delivery focus.
• Awareness and understanding of general IT principles and approaches.

Nice to have

• MCIPS or an SRM qualification.
• Knowledge of financial or insurance industries and their regulatory requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture.
• Hybrid working to encourage a healthy work life balance.
• Hybrid working model is set by the team rather than the business.
• Encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions.