Supplier Oversight Manager

Position Overview

Supplier Oversight Manager responsible for leading the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) operating model and ensuring resilient supplier relationships across the organization.

• Own and evolve an organization‑wide SRM framework, adopting a tiered and proportionate approach.
• Define governance and oversight for strategic, material, and critical suppliers with clear expectations for ownership, performance, and engagement.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to embed strong SRM practices, providing guidance, challenge, and support.
• Strengthen supplier risk and resilience oversight in collaboration with Risk and Third‑Party Risk teams.
• Define the approach to supplier performance and value, including KPIs, scorecards, and improvement plans.
• Provide clear insight and assurance to Procurement leadership on supplier health, risks, and opportunities.
• Act as a capability lead within Procurement, influencing without authority and building trust through expertise.

• Proven experience managing strategic or critical suppliers in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of tiered and proportionate supplier relationship management.
• Experience designing and embedding frameworks or centres of excellence across organisations.
• Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and challenging constructively when needed.
• Commercial mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver results.

Lloyd’s prioritises diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment that reflects global markets. Programs include regular health and wellbeing initiatives, diversity training, employee networks, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.

• Hybrid work model offering flexibility to work from office and home.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, wellbeing, and financial support for training and development.
• Benefit allowance for gym membership, dental insurance, holiday, and cycling‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee recognition and discount schemes.