Supplier Manager - FTC

Division – Supplier Management

Department – Technology Resilience

Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £49,600 to £71,200 and London from £54,500 to £77,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA .

We are passionate about delivering value in a diverse collaborative manner and being an influencer at the heart of the global RegTech and FinTech revolutions driving the digital economy

The Supplier Management team manages relationships of the most critical Technology suppliers, mitigating risk and ensuring the appropriate governance is in place whilst providing advice/support to stakeholders

You will perform a leading role in charting and embedding the FCA’s Supplier Management Framework and supplier engagement strategy and will help mature the authority's Strategic Supplier Management function.

What will you be doing?

• Provide thoughtful and strategic supplier management support to Technology teams—ensuring clear oversight of performance, financials, and risks across outsourced services

• Build strong partnerships through leading supplier meetings and engagements, facilitating constructive dialogue and aligning goals to drive progress

• Create and nurture supplier management frameworks and tools that reflect regulatory obligations and champion the FCA’s strategic ambitions

• Offer trusted guidance to senior leaders on supplier planning, bringing forward solution-oriented recommendations that foster growth and innovation

• Collaborate across teams and suppliers to shape service expectations, strengthen delivery outcomes and improve resilience in fast-paced environments

• Promote long-term, values-based supplier relationships that encourage shared success, continuous improvement and responsible stewardship of public resources

What will you get from the role?

• Play an active role within a collaborative team focused on fostering organisational growth by nurturing strong, trust-based relationships with key IT suppliers

• Coordinate and guide cross-functional initiatives by encouraging knowledge sharing, championing inclusive collaboration and supporting the development of innovative supplier-led and joint workshops

• Take a proactive approach to deepening understanding of FCA Technology systems, processes and interfaces, with curiosity and commitment to continuous learning

• Contribute thoughtfully to enhancing service delivery, offering insight and engaging in collective decision-making that drives meaningful impact

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here )

Minimum

• Experience of leading and nurturing complex supplier partnerships in the Technology space

• Experience of working with outsourced contract frameworks

• Experience of interpreting analytical data

Essential

• Experience of co-leading and supporting teams to deliver supplier management services, fostering alignment, resolving disputes constructively and facilitating collaborative outcomes

• Experience of applying structured delivery frameworks such as RACI, with a focus on role clarity, inclusive planning, and effective coordination

• Comfortable chairing and leading meetings, including stepping in on behalf of senior leadership to represent shared priorities and support strategic direction

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee are women (4 in 8)

The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for this role.

Benefits of working at the FCA

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)

• Private healthcare with Bupa

• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8%

• Life assurance

• Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

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Application Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

• This role is graded – Lead Associate – Corporate

• This is a Fixed- Term Contract until end of March 2026

• Advert Closing Date: July 21st (please send applications by July 20th 11:59pm)

• CV Review/Shortlist: July 21st

• Competency Based Interview: 24th– 25th July

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.

Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact benjamin.paulon@fca.org.uk

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.