Senior Vendor Governance Officer

at  OSB Group

About the team:
As Senior Vendor Governance Officer you will join the Chief Controls function at OSB Group, reporting into the Vendor and IntraGroup Governance Manager and a team of 12. This is a critical role responsible for onboarding 3rd parties and managing the ongoing lifecycle of suppliers, including periodic reviews, monitoring and managing emerging risk.
The role can be based from our Chatham or Wolverhampton office.
About Us:
The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.
Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.
Alongside passion for our products and customers, we’re passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.
What you will be doing:
As Senior Vendor Governance Officer you will assist in the effective management and oversight of the Vendor Management and IntraGroup frameworks, undertaking a range of activities relating to the lifecycle of third party risk management. Your previous experience of onboarding and supplier management will allow you to provide sound advice and support to all sectors of the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead on third party sourcing and category management analysis, identifying ways to streamline ways of working and cost savings
• Ensure third parties and intragroup arrangements are risk assessed, on-boarded, managed and exited in line with agreed procedures
• Work with the appropriate Relationship Owners to provide support, and input to the required strategies, approaches and testing principles relating to critical third-party continuity and contingency
• Create regular reporting on approved Key Performance Indicators and Key Risk Indicators.
• Prepare relevant documentation for Vendor Management committees, including producing meeting packs, tracking actions, and presenting at meetings as required.
• Support, assist and help develop Procurements performance in line with good practice and industry standards.
• Act as a coach and mentor to all direct reports, including performance management and assist with the teams personal development in line with Business Values, Group Policies, Procurement Standards and Personal Objectives.

With a number of exciting opportunities in this role, you will be part of the transformation project which will create a new operating platform for the business. As the company and team grows, so should you!
In return for your commitment:

We offer a base salary dependent on location and experience between £36,000 - £45,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee).
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection.
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan.
• Maternity & Adoption Leave – Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for the first 26 weeks.
• Paternity Leave – 8 weeks of paid leave to be taken within 12 months of birth or adoption.
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme.

Could you be the one?:

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Previous experience in either a Vendor Management / Third Party Management or Operations / Risk / Quality Assurance role
• Specialist knowledge and understanding of third-party risk management processes and operating frameworks
• Understanding of regulatory guidelines and requirements relating to outsourcing and third-party risk management
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to disseminate information

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.
What to do next:
If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.
Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.
If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!
OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.
Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.
All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.

• Lead on third party sourcing and category management analysis, identifying ways to streamline ways of working and cost savings
• Ensure third parties and intragroup arrangements are risk assessed, on-boarded, managed and exited in line with agreed procedures
• Work with the appropriate Relationship Owners to provide support, and input to the required strategies, approaches and testing principles relating to critical third-party continuity and contingency
• Create regular reporting on approved Key Performance Indicators and Key Risk Indicators.
• Prepare relevant documentation for Vendor Management committees, including producing meeting packs, tracking actions, and presenting at meetings as required.
• Support, assist and help develop Procurements performance in line with good practice and industry standards.
• Act as a coach and mentor to all direct reports, including performance management and assist with the teams personal development in line with Business Values, Group Policies, Procurement Standards and Personal Objectives