Lead Supplier Relationship Manager Asset Management

Were looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Supplier Relationship Manager to join our team and partner closely with our Asset Management business. This is a high-impact leadership role operating at Senior Leadership Team and Group Management Committee level where youll play a pivotal part in shaping supplier strategy and driving excellence across middle and back-office outsourcing.

What youll be doing:

• Leading the supplier relationship management agenda and aligning it with business strategy and transformation objectives
• Driving programmes of change to embed best practice and deliver successful supplier and organisational performance
• Coaching and developing team members to foster a high-performance culture and role-modelling SRM excellence
• Overseeing governance across the full contract lifecycle including negotiation performance management and exit planning
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support contract negotiations and renewals for in-scope suppliers
• Managing escalated disputes to ensure timely resolution with minimal operational impact
• Developing and delivering processes and systems that enhance service consistency and customer experience
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies while achieving business objectives

Qualifications :

Who were looking for:

• Extensive experience in asset management and strategic outsourcing relationships
• Proven expertise in supplier relationship management and SRM best practices
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver robust commercial outcomes
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at executive and board level
• Strategic mindset with excellent business and financial planning capabilities
• Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams
• Advanced proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and Word
• Degree-level qualification (preferably in business economics supply chain) or equivalent experience

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are the many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• In 2023 some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time