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Supplier Manager-Portfolio Lead (VP)
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Supplier Manager-Portfolio Lead (VP)
Supplier Manager - Portfolio Lead (Third Party Risk Management)
Barclays (via Hackajob collapse)
Overview
Hackajob are collaborating with Barclays to identify a strategic Supplier Manager - Portfolio Lead to support their Third Party Risk function. This role involves managing a defined supplier portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with organisational standards.
You’ll:
- Lead supplier oversight while delivering strategic initiatives to meet evolving regulatory and operational demands.
- Drive ongoing improvements in risk management processes and capabilities.
- Uphold Barclays’ Third Party Service Provider Policy and Standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Portfolio Oversight & Risk Management
- Manage and monitor third-party risk/compliance against Barclays’ standards.
- Execute control processes, monitor KPIs, and mitigate vendor-related issues.
- Negotiate contracts and identify high-quality suppliers aligned with business goals.
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Stakeholder Collaboration & Policy Alignment
- Work with procurement, legal, and regulatory teams to deliver on policy requirements.
- Align supplier relationships to support Barclays’ overall business strategy.
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Vendor Performance & Risk Compliance
- Review and ensure vendors meet contractual obligations, quality benchmarks, and risk-mitigation targets.
- Keep pace with emerging trends in third-party risk management through training and research.
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- Governance & Regulatory Support
- Partner with Barclays’ regulatory teams to address compliance requests/divergences.
Primary Accountabilities (Vice President-Level Expectations)
For Teams or Leaders:
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Strategic Leadership
- Develop and refine risk strategy, resources, and policies.
- Define team/departmental vision, manage succession planning, and oversee performance.
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Key Leadership Behaviours (LEAD Model)
- Listen and be authentic.
- Energise and inspire teams toward excellence.
- Align operations across the broader business.
- Develop colleagues through coaching and growth opportunities.
For Individual Contributors:
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Lead multi-year projects, collaborate on complex assignments, and act as a coach for junior specialists.
- Provide strategic insights affecting long-term profits, organizational risks, and decision-making.
Risk & Governance Mandates:
- Assess, mitigate, and escalate risks, ensuring alignment with controls/procedures.
- Demonstrate subject-area expertise (risk management/third-party oversight).
- Advise senior stakeholders on functional impact and advancements.
Analytical & Relationship-Driven Solutions
- Model vendor performance, solve complex problems, and recommend actionable insights.
- Build trust with internal/external partners to achieve shared objectives through negotiation and influencing.
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Location
Knutsford, Northampton, or Glasgow
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Proven track record in third-party risk, supplier management, compliance, or related fields.
- Ability to analyse risks, execute controls, and drive improvement initiatives.
- Proficient in leadership/change management in dynamic environments.
- Balances initiative with vigilance in high-risk contexts.
- A strategic-thinker who can mandate decisions confidently.
Advantageous Qualifications
- Formal qualifications in risk, procurement, compliance, or comparable disciplines.
Assessment Focus
Eligible candidates may be tested for:
- Critical risk controls incorporation.
- Change agility across regulatory and operational hurdles.
- Strategic influence and technical risk assessment.
Cultural & Behavioral Alignment
All candidates must uphold Barclays’ Values:
- Respect
- Integrity
- Service
- Excellence
- Stewardship
Coupled with the Barclays Mindset:
- Empower others.
- Challenge conventions.
- Drive continuous improvement.
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