Job Description:
Supplier Assurance & Project Manager
Location:Hybrid-Manchesterbasedor Staines Officeminimum 1 day per week
Salary:56000
Contract type:12 MonthFixed Term Contractfull time37.5 hour per week
The Role
Were looking for a Supplier Assurance & Project Manager to joinourProcurement function at a critical time of transformation.
Driven by upcoming regulatory changes this role will be instrumental in reviewing current supplier risk practices improving reporting quality and ensuring the organisation is fully compliant and governance ready.
This is a high-visibility role whereyoullchallenge the status quo influence senior stakeholders and shape how supplier assurance is delivered going forward.
WhatYoullBe Doing
- Lead regulatory readiness activity assessing current supplier assurance practices against March 2027 requirements
- Oversee and challenge supplier reporting and monthly KPI submissions ensuring accuracy and meaningful insight
- Identify assess andmonitorthird-party supplier risks escalatinggapsand remediation actions
- Review and enhance procurement and supplier assurance processes driving consistency and efficiency
- Support and contribute to Supplier at Risk Forums and governance committees including preparing executive summaries
- Collaborate with stakeholders across procurement risk and the wider business to ensure effective supplier oversight
- Take full ownership of assigned workstreams delivering high-quality outputs within a team environment
WhatWereLooking For
- Background in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Supplier Assurance Procurement or Operational Risk
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk frameworks
- Experience reviewing supplier performance reporting and KPIs
- Ability to analyse dataidentifygaps and provide effective challenge
- Experience improving and embedding processes and governance structures
- Strong stakeholder management including exposure to senior forums
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Experience producing executive-level summaries and insights
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health from mental and physical to financialsocialand environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
- 25 days holidayplus bank holidays
- Fixed Term Benefit Allowance
- Management Bonus
- An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
- Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
- Various other benefits and online discounts
Why Bupa
Were a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose helping people live longer healthier happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being bravecaringand responsible in everything we do.
We encourageall ofour people to Be you at Bupawe champion diversity and we understand the importance of our peoplerepresentingthe communities and customers we serve.Thatswhy we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets theminimumcriteria for the role.Wellmake sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
If you require informationregardingthis role in an alternative format please email:
Time Type:
Full time
Job Area:
People & HR
Locations:
Bupa Place Staines - Willow House
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1