Supplier Assurance Specialist in Liverpool

The purpose of this role is to work with both internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring seamless collaboration across the supply chain to optimise commercial & service delivery and manage risk across all domains effectively and efficiently. The role will be responsible for the delivery of Supplier Relationship Management processes, strategies, tools and templates to monitor Supplier Performance, identify & mitigate risks, effectively manage issues and ensure Supplier delivery across commercial and operational requirements defined by the business.

The role also involves facilitating regular supplier service review meetings, tracking & reporting supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) & service level agreements (SLAs) and working closely with Procurement to input to Sourcing and Category strategies. As the first point of contact for any escalations, this position ensures timely and effective resolutions to supplier issues are addressed, fostering continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives.

Outcomes for the role:

• Support the development and execution of the Group’s procurement strategy.
• Work with key stakeholders and Procurement to manage supplier performance, including delivery of contractual KPIs to ensure performance, compliance, and value delivery.
• Drive cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency through identification and delivery of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure supplier delivery complies with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate supplier data, including contracts, spend analysis, and third‑party risk documentation.

Skills and knowledge:

• Technology & Operational Insight – Experience working within a Finance/Technology function, understanding IT delivery, supplier management, risk, and governance.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication – Strong ability to engage and influence senior technology leaders, suppliers, and finance teams, ensuring alignment and effective decision‑making.
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.

Professional experience and qualifications:

• Worked in a procurement / supplier management role, ideally 3+ years experience.
• Financial services industry exposure ideal, although any procurement experience in a regulated industry would be of interest.
• Knowledge of FCA, PRA, EBA regulatory guidance and requirements for outsourcing and third‑party risk management (desirable).

Benefits:

• A company pension – 9% non‑contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%.
• Private medical insurance – Individual on joining, family after 1 year’s service.
• Life assurance – 8 × salary.
• Company share scheme.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Flexible holidays – purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Green Car Scheme.
• Family friendly policies – enhanced family leave for parents & carers.
• Study support – study days and funding for courses and qualifications.
• Season travel ticket loans.
• Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you.

We are committed to building a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome individuals who share our values. We’re a Disability Confident Employer (level 2) under the UK Government scheme. This means we’ve signed up to a set of commitments around how we recruit, retain and develop people with disabilities. If you require adjustments to apply for a role at Rathbones, please contact us via recruit@rathbones.com to let us know what adjustments you may need.