UK Sourcing Category Manager / Third Party Risk Lead
Core
Develops and executes category, sourcing, supplier, and third-party risk strategies to deliver commercial value, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance for a specialist employee benefits provider.
Role type
Senior Category Manager / Third-Party Risk Lead
Builds
Strategic supplier relationships and category roadmaps for critical business and technology services
Domain
Employee benefits / Insurance / Regulated financial services
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy development, end-to-end sourcing, supplier lifecycle management, third-party risk management, supplier due diligence, commercial negotiation, regulatory compliance (FCA/PRA), supplier governance, performance management
Preferred skills
Experience in technology, professional services, marketing, or business services categories, experience in regulated environments
Technologies
Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities; lead end-to-end sourcing including RFI/RFP and negotiation; manage strategic supplier relationships and performance reviews; lead supplier due diligence and risk assessments; ensure compliance with internal governance and regulatory requirements; measure and report on category and risk outcomes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC