Supplier Management Manager – Finance COO

End DateTuesday 23 December 2025Salary Range£59,850 - £66,500We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working optionsFlexible Working OptionsJob ShareJob DescriptionJOB TITLE: Supplier Management Manager – Finance COOSALARY: £59,850 - £66,500LOCATION: Edinburgh or BristolHOURS: Full-TimeWORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at our Edinburgh or Bristol office.By building strong and long-lasting relationships with suppliers, we enable the Group to stay ahead of the competition and better serve customers. Our Finance Supplier Management Centre of Excellence team is passionate about Supplier Management.About this opportunityThis role offers an exciting chance to support the Senior Supplier Manager in the Finance COO office. It involves coordinating and delivering activities that strengthen how Group Finance, as a Support Function, manages its supplier landscape and overall risk.You’ll focus on applying the Supplier Management Framework, treatment standards, and key controls, while helping shape the team for the future. This position provides a platform to deepen supplier and risk management expertise and collaborate with a wide range of suppliers and stakeholders across Group Finance and beyond.Our team culture values collaboration, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing. Each day brings new challenges, so a proactive approach and a desire to learn and improve are essential for success.Roles and responsibilities will extend to:Leading Group Finance suppliers to deliver maximum value to Lloyds Banking GroupContributing to the development and implementation of the Supplier Management third-party strategy, supporting business requirements and building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholdersEnsuring suppliers meet expectations, deliver incremental value, and support competitive advantage aligned with strategic and operational objectivesOverseeing suppliers and applying appropriate Treatment StandardsUsing data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement to maximise value and minimise riskActing as a source of expertise, providing professional advice to stakeholders and colleaguesWorking closely with risk partners to support supplier risk management in line with the Group’s Risk Management FrameworkAbout usIf you think all banks are the same, you’d be wrong. We’re an innovative, fast-changing business that’s shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that’s empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.What you’ll needExperience working with suppliers or third parties and delivering accountable outcomesA passion for understanding suppliers and engaging stakeholders to enhance their knowledge of Supplier Management frameworksUnderstanding of processes and practices relating to the Group’s Supply Chain FrameworkExperience of Group SourcingAwareness of cyber, operational resilience, data privacy, technology, and cloud policiesStrong organisational skills to plan and prioritise workloadAbility to challenge and support senior stakeholders through effective business partneringComfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment and supporting delivery of solutions to inbound changeAbout working for usOur focus is to ensure we’re inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under‑represented groups.We’re disability confident. So, if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:A generous pension contribution of up to 15%An annual bonus award, subject to Group performanceShare schemes including free sharesBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on topA range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policiesWant to do amazing work, that’s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.We're focused on creating a values‑led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr