Vendor & Procurement Manager – Financial Services

We are supporting a leading financial services organisation to appoint an experienced Vendor & Procurement Manager to own and evolve their procurement and third-party management framework. Financial services experience is essential. Candidates without regulated FS exposure will not be considered.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys owning supplier relationships end-to-end, managing third-party risk, and delivering commercial value in a regulated environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Own vendor strategy and category management aligned to business objectives
• Lead vendor selection, onboarding, and full contract lifecycle management
• Negotiate commercial terms to drive value, cost control, and risk reduction
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, audit requirements, and financial services regulation
• Analyse supplier spend to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
• Work closely with Legal, Risk, Finance, and delivery teams across the business

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in vendor management within a financial services organisation
• Strong knowledge of third-party risk, procurement governance, and contract negotiation
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. FCA, PRA, SOX, internal audit)
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at senior levels
• Commercial and analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

Why apply

You’ll join a well-established, high-performing financial institution where vendor management is taken seriously. The role offers genuine ownership, visibility, and the chance to shape how suppliers are managed across the organisation.