Senior Supplier Manager in London

Shape the future of Supplier Management at Cynergy Bank.

What\’s the opportunity?This is a permanent, senior individual‐contributor role within our Procurement function, reporting to the Director of Procurement . You will have end‐to‐end accountability for supplier management and third‐party risk governance, with particular focus on material and high‐risk suppliers in line with PRA and FCA expectations , including PRA SS2/21 . Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide expert oversight, challenge, and insight across the supplier lifecycle, working closely with senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance , and the wider business.

Where you will workYou will enjoy hybrid working, with three days per week in our London office (ONC) and two days working from home.

Why join us?ImpactOwn and shape the Bank\’s supplier governance and third‐party risk framework, directly supporting regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and strong risk management.

GrowthA collaborative and high‐trust environment that values subject‐matter expertise, sound judgement, and continuous improvement.

FlexibilityA hybrid working culture that supports balance, wellbeing, and productivity.

RewardsA competitive salary and benefits package, including bonus opportunity and comprehensive wellbeing support.

How You Will Make An Impact

Champion and operate the Bank\’s supplier and third‐party governance framework, ensuring consistent application across all suppliers

Provide authoritative oversight and challenge to Supplier Owners on supplier performance, contractual compliance, and third‐party risk

Lead procurement\’s support into onboarding new suppliers, including due diligence, inherent and residual risk assessments, and regulatory notifications

Maintain oversight of ongoing supplier monitoring, annual due diligence reviews, exit planning, and performance management

Identify, assess, and escalate material supplier risks, disputes, or governance gaps, recommending proportionate remediation actions

Establish and maintain supplier performance frameworks, KPIs, and KRIs aligned to business outcomes

Lead senior‐level supplier governance forums and performance reviews

Produce high‐quality MI, including supplier scorecards, risk dashboards, committee papers, and EXCO packs

Support regulatory engagement, internal audit activity, and second‐line assurance reviews with clear insight and narrative

Drive continuous improvement in supplier management strategy, data quality, tooling, and reporting capability

Act as a trusted procurement and supplier governance subject‐matter expert across the Bank

What You Will Bring

Significant experience managing suppliers and third‐party risk within a regulated financial services environment

Strong working knowledge of PRA and FCA requirements, including PRA SS2/21, outsourcing, operational resilience, and TPRM

Proven experience managing complex supplier portfolios across contract, performance, relationship, and risk management

Ability to operate autonomously and provide effective challenge at senior stakeholder level

Strong analytical capability with experience producing clear, insightful senior‐level MI and governance reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with contract management and TPRM systems (e.g. Gatekeeper, Resolver) is desirable

How We Will Support YouAt Cynergy Bank, we are committed to your wellbeing and success. Our benefits include:

Competitive salary and bonus opportunity

25–30 days holiday, with the option to buy up to 10 more

Award‐winning pension scheme

Private healthcare, life assurance, and income protection

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)

Learning, development, and training opportunities

A range of wellbeing, lifestyle, and recognition benefits

Cynergybank.co.uk/about-us/careers/benefits-and-rewards

Who are we?Cynergy Bank is the UK\’s human digital bank, combining personal service with smart technology to support ambitious individuals and businesses. Since 2018, we have lent over £4bn to scaling businesses and were named Bank of the Year 2025 by MoneyAge, recognising our commitment to customers, innovation, and tailored solutions.

Our values guide everything we do: Putting the customer first, Risk front and centre, Opportunity, empowerment and innovation, United team inclusive and diverse, and Doing the right thing.

This advert outlines the main responsibilities and requirements of the role. A full job description will be shared with shortlisted candidates. If you do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply — we value potential as much as experience.

At Cynergy Bank, we use anonymous screening at the first stage of recruitment to ensure every application is reviewed fairly.

Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Cynergy Bank was established in 2018 by entrepreneurs to serve the needs of business owners, property entrepreneurs and family businesses. We have a strong track record supporting businesses that want to scale up and provide over £3bn lending to scaling businesses across the UK, we also offer retail deposits to UK savers. Our vision is to provide a truly personalised service that is delivered through face‐to‐face relationships and enhanced by the latest technology.

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