Job Description

Supplier Manager
Division - Data, Technology & Innovation
Department - Technology Resilience
Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 57,200 to 93,000 and London 62,900 to 102,100 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.
What will you be doing?
Technology provides the IT and change services for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We are passionate about delivering value through a diverse and collaborative approach and we aim to be a key influencer at the heart of the global RegTech and FinTech revolutions driving the digital economy.
The Supplier Management team oversees relationships with Technology's most critical suppliers, mitigating risk and ensuring robust governance is in place, while also offering advice and support to stakeholders. You will:Provide strategic supplier management across Technology, including governance, risk and issue management, financial tracking and coaching to the team Support complex, high-profile supplier engagements and act as a key escalation point Develop and implement robust supplier management processes to deliver efficiency, reduce risk, encourage innovation and strengthen supplier resilience Support Procurement in contract negotiations, renewals and change management, advising senior management on supplier strategy, planning and risk exposure Monitor service levels and performance, resolve disputes and cultivate collaborative relationships to ensure value for money and maintain the FCA's position as a customer of choice

What will you get from the role?Gain hands-on experience in the evolving AI landscape while working with senior stakeholders and Tier 1 tech suppliers Build and manage strategic relationships with key IT suppliers to support FCA's growth Lead or support supplier-led initiatives (e.g. events, workshops) and share best practices across teams Develop deep understanding of FCA technology systems and contribute to service improvements and key decision-making

Which skills are required?
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)
MinimumExperience managing complex suppliers, focusing on performance, governance and strategic engagement Experience analysing multiple data sources and historical information to support informed decision-making Experience with outsourced contracts, demonstrating strong commercial acumen, awareness and market knowledge

EssentialExperience steering teams to deliver supplier management services, including mediation, dispute resolution, contract development and administration Experience working in large, standards-based corporate environments with tight deadlines and familiarity with RACI-type deliverables frameworks Able to work with stakeholders to support Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives, with strong influencing and negotiating skills

Our Values & Diversity
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.
Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.
Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.
Benefits of working at the FCA28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time) Private healthcare with Bupa A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35) Life assurance of eight times your basic salary Income protection


We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.
Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCA
Application Support
We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.
Useful Information and TimelineThis role is graded as Technical Specialist - Corporate Advert Closing Date: 24 July (please submit your application no later than 11.59pm 23 July) CV Review/Shortlist: 24 & 25 July Screening Interview: 08 August Final Interview: w/c 18 August

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.
Got a question?
If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact:
Recruiter - Sonika.Suryadevara@fca.org.uk
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.