Supplier Relationship Manager - Claims

Job Title: Supplier Relationship Manager - Claims

Location: Leicester or Bexhill (Hybrid)

Welcome to Hastings Direct Pam Angel (HR Director)

Were a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. Weve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. Were proud of the journey were on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.

We provide insurance for over three million customers but we know theres even bigger opportunity out there. The fact youre now reading this job advert means weve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD we really hope you like what you see and youll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If youre excited about joining us and think you have some of what were looking for even if youre not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.

Role overview

As our Supplier Relationship Manager youll be working across key suppliers in our Claims Supply Chain to delivery procurement projects and manage key suppliers contract risk adherence and truly drive innovation and improved value from our suppliers throughout the lifecycle. Youll be developing and delivering ambitious plans in partnership with business leaders taking a highly proactive approach to identifying and prioritising opportunities driving business engagement researching latest developments key players and any other opportunities within your supply chain area.

Job details youll need to have demonstrable experience in:

• Working with business owners to drive strategic alignment between the business and the supplier base aligning strategic objectives and defining the strategic roadmap

• Ensuring appropriate supplier meetings are conducted in alignment with the supplier framework defining the agenda chairing meetings minute taking and ensuring any follow up actions for key meetings are noted and followed up on

• Ensuring key supplier risks are highlighted and actions are in place to address them and ensuring internal governance processes are carried out consistently for all suppliers

• Contributing to our commercial initiatives and giving our operational teams a platform to communicate with our supply chain

• Ensuring processes are in place to monitor regulatory adherence and adherence to internal quality standards and expectations of our customers and other suppliers

• Ensuring supplier reporting is delivered in a timely manner and that all issues and remedial actions are captured and followed up on (in a timely manner)

Essential skills/experience:

• Significant experience in a similar role (I.e. currently working as a supplier relationship manager) in a regulated environment and any claims knowledge is highly beneficial

• Highly organised and able to demonstrate how theyve managed multiple projects at once and delivered these successfully

• Effective stakeholder engagement ability with strong communication presentation and influencing skills

The interview process

Our interview process involves the below:

• Recruiter screening call

• 1st stage interview with hiring leader

• 2nd interview with hiring leader and another leader (case study)

As a Disability Confident employer were committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive what this means to you is if youre applying for a job with us youll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS).For more information on the DCS please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website.

Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Benefits: in addition to a competitive salary and 5k car allowance you will also receive

Flexible working we champion a flexible hybrid working approach please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail

Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus

Physical wellbeing as a Band 4 colleague Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen

Financial wellbeing as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover income protection at no extra cost and matched pension contributions up to 10% we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes discounts cashback free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support

Mental wellbeing programme we have the thrive mental health app our colleague assistance programme available 24/7 our own in-house mental health first aiders support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs

Theres more! 27 days annual leave bank holidays with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks access to our health care cash back plans dental plans discounted health assessments Cycle to work and tech schemes discounted and free onsite facilities social events throughout the year and much more .

Join us and youll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues customers company and community. As one of our colleagues youll be helping to drive our growth so in return well give you all the support training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job well deliver good outcomes for every customer helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

At Hastings Direct were committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

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