Supplier Manager - French/Spanish Speaking

About the role

As part of Barclays Procurement, the Supplier Manager identifies, sources and manages external resources needed for the bank's strategic objectives. This role takes ownership of managing and monitoring supplier risk and performance, driving supplier performance, strengthening governance and controls and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. The position is open to French and/or Spanish speakers and is listed as hybrid, with options to work from Knutsford, Northampton or Glasgow.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and monitor third-party service providers against the Barclays Third Party Service Provider Policy and Standards, through control execution, commercial management, relationship and risk management.
• Run the third-party control processes, oversee provider performance and monitor KPIs so expectations are met.
• Work with stakeholders to deliverables that meet procurement needs, policies and standards, and mitigate third-party risks.
• Identify suitable providers through market research, capability analysis and contract negotiation.
• Monitor providers' control operations, including quality standards, risk mitigation and commercial activity.
• Collaborate with regulatory teams on global regulatory requests, exams and ongoing activity.
• Follow up on industry trends in third-party management tools and techniques through conferences and training.

Required profile

• Professional fluency in French and/or Spanish to support supplier engagement and international collaboration.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team, guide professional development and allocate work, or act as an individual contributor advising others.
• Deep technical knowledge of the assigned area, with thorough understanding of its principles and concepts.

Required skills

• Risk and controls: applying governance frameworks, identifying risks and implementing controls.
• Supplier management: overseeing performance, ensuring contractual obligations are met and driving continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder management: building relationships, influencing decisions and managing expectations.
• Valued additional skills: communication, negotiation, commercial awareness, budget management, business acumen and strategic thinking.