Partnerships Manager in Manchester

We’re building something better. This role is in NatWest Boxed. At NatWest Boxed, we’re a high performing team that’s always on the lookout for exceptional people. We encourage an inclusive and diverse working environment, where teamwork, input and collaboration is valued no matter your level. Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive. This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

You’ll be supporting, developing and delivering innovative supplier solutions that align with our cost and risk appetite expectations. This is an opportunity to achieve excellent exposure in a highly visible role and to make a real impact with your work. This is a fantastic opportunity to join NW Boxed’s rapidly expanding partnerships team.

What you’ll do

• As a Partnerships Manager, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining a top-tier supplier program, driving effective commercial processes and delivering supplier and client contract frameworks to support the NW Boxed proposition.
• This is a hands-on position, perfect for an experienced commercial procurement professional who thrives in agile environments and possesses a deep understanding of both regulatory compliance and commercial value creation.
• Managing E2E sourcing activity for suppliers across multi categories, including developing category strategies, conducting competitive RFPs, identifying suppliers that align with the company OKRs and managing complex negotiations that deliver strong commercial & contractual outcomes.
• Collaborating and influencing a diverse set of internal/external stakeholders to ensure all partnership onboarding & in-life activities adhere to our processes, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the Head of Commercial Partnerships on complex client contracting and the development of scalable contract frameworks.
• Developing, optimising and implementing procurement processes, systems & tools to enhance agility and operational efficiency.
• Effectively managing supplier performance to proactively resolve issues and drive long-term partnerships & commercial outcomes.
• Strategically leveraging and continuously refining core data/MI to extract, reporting, and presenting data-driven procurement and financial insights with actionable outcomes.
• Supporting business and finance with procurement budgeting and forecasting; ensure supplier spend is managed in line with financial targets.
• Leading complex supplier negotiations focused on driving commercial value, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance.

The skills you’ll need

• To succeed in this role, you’ll need proven commercial e2e procurement experience ideally in regulated and/or fintech sectors (CIPS qualification preferred).
• Commercial & Regulatory Expertise: strong commercial acumen with deep understanding of contract law and regulatory impact with experience in preparing, amending and finalising contracts in line with legal, regulatory and internal governance requirements.
• Operational Efficiency & Data Insight: Skilled in driving operational efficiencies through data and process improvement.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to identify opportunities and drive decision-making.
• Stakeholder management: Proven ability to manage and influence C-suite stakeholders across internal functions and external partners and clients to drive alignment and resolve complex challenges.
• Agile & Cross-Functional Working: Comfortable in agile, fast-paced environments with cross-functional collaboration and managing multiple priorities and projects.