Supplier Management and Oversight Manager

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we're building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes. At a glance: Location: Cirencester Office Workplace Type: Hybrid Employment Type: Permanent Seniority: Mid-Senior Level About the role: The Supplier Management and Oversight Manager at St. James's Place Management Services is an outstanding chance to lead and develop the governance of our supplier management and third-party oversight efforts. This position plays a vital role in ensuring flawless management of third-party relationships. It guarantees performance aligns with contractual and regulatory requirements, while reducing risks and promoting high-quality performance results. What you'll be doing:

• Lead the build and execution of the third-party management and oversight framework.
• Coordinate end-to-end third-party lifecycle processes, including onboarding, monitoring, and offboarding.
• Establish and maintain a performance monitoring framework, driving regular service review meetings.
• Assist in the assessment and management of third-party risks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Act as a key point of contact for collaborators, providing mentorship and training on standard methodologies.
• Support ongoing enhancement efforts and improve third-party performance. About you:
• Ambitious and proven leader with a strong background in supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to implement robust governance frameworks and manage third-party relationships effectively.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, capable of working with diverse teams to achieve world-class results. Essential Criteria:
• Extensive experience across Supplier/Vendor Management and Supplier Oversight (in Line 1.5 capacity)
• Good understanding of operational resilience frameworks.
• Experience operating at senior leadership levels with a proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards
• Ability to design frameworks and implement governance models.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience in risk assessment methodologies and controls frameworks. Desirable Criteria:
• TPRM / Operational Risk / Procurement / Compliance experience highly desirable What's in it for you? Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond. In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life. Our benefits include:
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Private Medical Insurance – company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme – a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave – up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits – company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker What's next? As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.