Supplier Assurance Specialist

At Rathbones, we help people invest their money well, so they can live well. That means more than financial returns – it’s about helping people feel confident in their decisions and supported in their future. We don’t just manage money, we guide people through life’s big moments, helping them stay on track and focus on what matters most.

We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading wealth managers, with over £109bn* in assets under management and 20+ offices across the UK and Channel Islands. We’re a FTSE 250 company with national reach and a local feel – and we’re growing.
*As of June 2025

Job Title: Supplier Assurance Specialist

Department: Procurement

Location: Liverpool

Contract Type: Permanent 

Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to work with both internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring seamless collaboration across the supply chain to optimise commercial & service delivery and manage risk across all domains effectively and efficiently. The role will be responsible for  the delivery of Supplier Relationship Management processes, strategies, tools and templates to monitor Supplier Performance, identify & mitigate risks, effectively manage issues and ensure Supplier delivery across commercial and operational requirements defined by the business. The role also involves facilitating regular supplier service review meetings, tracking & reporting supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) & service level agreements (SLAs) and working closely with Procurement to input to Sourcing and Category strategies. As the first point of contact for any escalations, this position ensures timely and effective resolutions to supplier issues are addressed, fostering continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives. 

Outcomes for the role:

• Support the development and execution of the Group’s procurement strategy
• Work with key stakeholders and Procurement to manage supplier performance, including delivery of contractual KPIs to ensure performance, compliance, and value delivery
• Drive cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency through identification and delivery of continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensure supplier delivery complies with regulatory standards and internal policies
• Maintain accurate supplier data, including contracts, spend analysis, and third-party risk documentation

Skills and knowledge

• Technology & Operational Insight – Experience working within a Finance/Technology function, understanding IT delivery, supplier management, risk, and governance
• Stakeholder Management & Communication – Strong ability to engage and influence senior technology leaders, suppliers, and finance teams, ensuring alignment and effective decision-making
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and organisational skills

Professional experience and qualifications:

• Worked in a procurement / supplier management role, ideally 3+ years experience.
• Financial services industry exposure ideal, although any procurement experience in a regulated industry would be of interest.
• Knowledge of FCA, PRA, EBA regulatory guidance and requirements for outsourcing and third-party risk management (desirable).

Our offer to you

We want everyone at Rathbones to fulfil their potential, in an environment where you are proud to work and feel like you belong.

We offer a comprehensive remuneration package, which we review regularly, and benefits include:

• A company pension - 9% non-contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%
• Private medical insurance – Individual on joining, family after 1 year’s service
• Life assurance  - 8 x salary
• Income protection – 75 % salary
• Company share scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible holidays – purchase up to 5 additional days
• Green Car Scheme
• Family friendly policies – enhanced family leave for parents & carers
• Study support – study days and funding for courses and qualifications
• Season travel ticket loans
• Volunteering days
• Gym discounts
• Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you 

Our employees can choose to take part in various social groups and communities to support their wellbeing, growth, development and sense of community. These include:

• Sports & Social Committees, such as cricket, football, netball, running, yoga, quiz nights, charity bake sales and much more.
• Inclusion Networks that help us drive change within the organisation such as Gender Balance, Multicultural, Abilities Count, Pride, Social Mobility, Generations, Menopause Matters@Rathbones’ and Armed Forces. 
• The NextGen IM Network, which brings together a community of trainees from across the UK, who are all at the early stages of their careers and offers development opportunities, exposure across the business as well as peer support and connection.

Life at Rathbones

We aim to become an employer of choice for the wealth management sector, to achieve this we are working hard to build a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace that motivates, develops and embraces the strengths of all our colleagues. Being part of Rathbones means you will join a team of passionate professionals in a successful culture that cares for its people. At Rathbones, we provide meaningful work, opportunities, and a voice to all.

We are committed to building a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome individuals who share our values.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer (level 2) under the UK Government scheme. This means we’ve signed up to a set of commitments around how we recruit, retain and develop people with disabilities. Find out more about the Government Scheme online, click here. If you require adjustments to apply for a role at Rathbones, please contact us via recruit@rathbones.com to let us know what adjustments you may need.

Mission

We believe in playing the long game. That means building consistent results, earning trust and doing the right thing — for our clients, our colleagues and the communities we’re part of.

Our values shape how we work:
- We aim high
- We get it done
- We show we care
- We do the right thing

These aren’t just words on a wall. They guide how we treat each other, how we make decisions and how we build relationships that last.

We will close this advert once we have received enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss out.