Vendor Relationship Lead

We're working with a leading global speciality insurer looking to bring in a Vendor Relationship Lead on a 6-month contract. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role where you'll sit at the centre of the business, managing key supplier relationships and helping drive better performance, governance, and value across both tech and non-tech vendors. What you'll be doing:

• Managing day-to-day relationships with a range of strategic vendors
• Acting as the bridge between suppliers and internal stakeholders across tech, HR, legal and finance
• Monitoring supplier performance, service delivery, and contractual obligations
• Supporting third-party risk activity including regulatory, sustainability and geopolitical considerations
• Helping stakeholders understand and apply contract terms and governance processes
• Improving how vendor performance, communication and value is tracked across the business
  
  3-5+ years in vendor management / supplier relationship management
• Experience working across multiple vendor types (tech and non-tech ideal)
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills - able to influence without authority
• Awareness of third-party risk and working within regulated environments
• Someone pragmatic, proactive and comfortable in a fast-moving environment