Supply Chain Governance Manager

The purpose of this role is to manage the Supply Chain Governance team within the Procurement Development and Analytics Team of the Procurement & Supplier Management Function.

You will work with the Head of Procurement Development and Analytics to define and drive the governance, oversight and enablement framework that is deployed across Procurement & Supplier Management.

The role will lead the development of the Procurement and Supplier Management function’s governance frameworks and processes ensuring that Allianz UK meets all relevant Regulatory requirements and Allianz Group Functional Rules, Standards and Policies.

Location and Salary

This is a hybrid role — multi-site working is available. The specific location for this role can be discussed at interview.

Available locations

• Bournemouth
• Leeds
• London
• Milton Keynes
• Bristol

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

Circa - £70k

About You

• Deliver credible and practical advice on the mitigation of risk, interpretation of regulations, regulatory priorities and adoption of policies in the context of supply chain risk management
• Develop quality assurance and governance to ensure required regulatory and group compliance
• Translate Global Policies, Standards and Functional Rules to local ways of working
• Develop process for ensuring and accurate third-party inventory covering all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that AZH meets all relevant Regulatory and Allianz Group requirements
• Work closely with the COO pillar and safeguarding functions to ensure the required standards are met & embedded
• Provide ongoing Outsourcing operational support, guidance, and operational subject matter expertise to stakeholders, supporting implementation of key initiatives
• Lead for Procurement and Supplier Management the Outsourcing notification process to regulatory supervisory authority in accordance with the stipulated timelines set by the regulation
• Leading on internal audit and compliance actions for Procurement and Supplier Management as required
• Champion sustainability and ethical sourcing practices within procurement activities to align with Allianz's Global Sustainability strategy

Essential Skills

• Practical understanding of applicable regulations to a procurement function operating in a UK Financial Services entity
• Excellent networking and stakeholder management skills at senior and executive levels
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices
• Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills
• Analytical mindset
• Excellent stakeholder and change management skills.
• Experience of managing a variety of stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Understanding of supplier assurance practices
• Ability to communicate complex ideas, simply and with impact
• Influencing Skills
• People management experience

Desirable Skills

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent.
• Understanding of TPRM
• Experience of interacting with the PRA, FCA and/ or the Bank of England
• Experience of aligning cross-country Group vs Local standards
• Professional qualification e.g. MCIPS/FCIPS

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days