Supplier Assurance, Project Manager

Bupa

Supplier Assurance & Project Manager with Bupa enhancing supplier assurance and compliance processes. Overseeing risk management and stakeholder collaboration in the procurement function.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £56,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

Third Party Risk ManagementSupplier AssuranceProcurementOperational RiskRegulatory ComplianceRisk FrameworksData AnalysisProcess ImprovementGovernance StructuresKPI Reporting

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsIndependent ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationChallenge EffectivelyAttention to DetailExecutive Summary PreparationPrioritization

Industry Keywords

Supplier RiskSupplier OversightRegulatory ReadinessSupplier PerformanceGovernance CommitteesSupplier at Risk ForumsKPI SubmissionsRemediation ActionsProcurement ProcessesRisk Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, and monitor third-party supplier risks, escalating gaps and 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 data, identify gaps, 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

Comp & perks

25 days holiday plus 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