Head of Supplier Relationship Management (FTC) in London

Nest are looking for a Head of Supplier Relationship Management on a Fixed Term Contract to design and implement a formal Supplier Relationship Management Programme (SRM) as part of a new Target Operating Model for the Strategic Sourcing team. The role will form part of the Strategic Sourcing leadership team and report into the Strategic Sourcing Director.

We're looking for someone to bring best practice in SRM and apply it to Nest's supply chain, working closely with the wider business to assess current supplier relationships and identify opportunities for better collaboration, driving value and providing better outcomes for Nest members. The role will also have input into how Nest manages Third party risk and builds capability in its contract management team.

The minimum criteria for this role are:

• Experience in implementation of Supplier Relationship Management programmes across commercially developing organisations.
• Experience in navigating difficult supplier relationships and mediating/negotiating mutually beneficial commercial outcomes.
• Experience with business process outsourcing (BPO).
• Government Procurement regulation knowledge.
• Third Party Risk Management experience.
• Complex Commercial Contract Experience including “open book” contracting.
• A mix of financial services/public sector experience (Desired).
• Experience in coaching others and leading a team.
• Experience influencing colleagues & suppliers to embrace changes in approach.
• Has a strong understanding of best practice in the industry and experience implementing and evolving processes to meet best practice.

Don't worry if you think you don't have all the key skills, it might be worth taking the few minutes to apply as we're good at spotting potential. At Nest, you’ll have access to a range of learning opportunities to learn, grow and build the skills you need to be successful in your role and career.

Flexible and agile working

Everyone's personal situation is different. To make the most out of hybrid working, we've introduced different ways of working, which include (subject to role requirements):

• hybrid of office (Canary Wharf, London) and home working (there will be an expectation to attend the office, once - twice a week, or more, as required)
• reduce or vary working hours
• reduce or vary the days worked
• work compressed hours
• job share

Directorate/Department Overview

The Finance Directorate, led by the Chief Financial Officer and their leadership team, is made up of two distinct teams: Finance and Strategic Sourcing. This role would be responsible for overseeing a key new activity within the Strategic Sourcing Team. It is an exciting time to join the function as the Director of Strategic Sourcing is looking to make a significant amount of change and enhancement in each of the areas but also looking for synergies and alignment across the Directorate.

Organisational Overview

Nest is an award-winning workplace pension scheme, the largest in the country. Set up by the government to give every worker in the UK somewhere to save, our first-class responsible investment practice and governance are the backbone of what we do, supported by all the functions you’d expect to find in a thriving business. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self and offer an inclusive and flexible working environment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles and we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnicity, LGBTQ+, and disabled candidates. Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy or caring responsibilities, race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought and other forms of neurocognitive variation.

Nest is a Disability Confident Leader, which is the highest level of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability, please declare that you’re applying through the scheme. We aim to offer an interview to those applicants who apply through the Disability Confident Scheme and best meet the minimum criteria. However, there may be some circumstances where this is not possible due to the volume of applications.

Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of satisfactory applications. If you have any difficulty in sending your application or need the application pack in an alternative format, or you require any reasonable adjustments please contact: [email protected].