Assistant Manager - Supplier Relationship Manager Centre of Excellence

As the Assistant Manager - Supplier Relationship Management Center of Excellence at Fidelity, your primary responsibility will be to work closely with identified supplier relationship managers (SRMs) for key Business Functions in managing suppliers in accordance with risk appetite, optimizing post-contract value, and developing a transparently sustainable supply base. You will be expected to run routines for a defined element of the supplier portfolio, ensuring that the requirements, contractual obligations, Procurement policy, and business unit objectives are met and evidenced in regular routines. Collaboration with senior stakeholders from across FIL will be essential in establishing broad internal stakeholder relationships, driving value from, and managing supplier risk. This will include working closely with onshore Procurement SRM Lead, Supplier Relationship Managers (SRMs) across FIL, Supplier Risk Oversight, Senior Procurement Category leaders, and risk partners across FIL. Additionally, you will be required to analyze and document contractual deliverables and business objectives, translating them into practical guidelines in line with the TPRM framework. Monitoring and leading the performance delivery of suppliers against agreed benchmarks, measuring and realizing contractual credits arising out of rebates, penalties, etc., assisting in creating supplier business continuity and exit plans, and developing a mechanism for consistent and reliable handling of business queries towards SRM tasks will be among your key responsibilities. Furthermore, you will be expected to attend SRM process development sessions, become a TPRM tool Champion for FIL, remain fully aware of key risk, compliance, and regulatory impacts of the Supplier Risk Management Lifecycle, perform periodic supplier spend reconciliations, and deliver a best-in-class supplier management function for the group's strategic and/or operational 3rd party suppliers. To be successful in this role, you should have at least 6+ years of work experience in financial services, experience in supplier due diligence and onboarding, and familiarity with a TPRM tool. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, flexibility, self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills will be key attributes for this role. You should also be able to complete multiple tasks against tight deadlines, prioritize effectively, and ensure operational excellence through adherence to designed processes and process audits. At Fidelity, we value your wellbeing, support your development, and offer a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to creating a motivating work environment where you can build your future and be a valued part of our team. Visit careers.fidelityinternational.com to learn more about our work and approach to dynamic working.,