Supplier Assurance Consultant (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)
Location: Fareham & Swindon
The opportunity:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Assurance Consultant to join the UK Operations team on a permanent basis.
You will be responsible for conducting effective due diligence throughout our UK Supply chain for existing Suppliers and the onboarding of new relationships in line with Zurich’s regulatory and internal policy framework.
The role will bring the opportunity to form excellent relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders across the business and be someone who has an eye for detail and a challenging mindset.
What will you be doing?
1. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
2. Deliver the ongoing assurance programme to ensure that all regulatory and internal policy requirements are being met by our suppliers.
3. Recommend supplier consolidation opportunities to support the delivery of strategic objectives across the supplier landscape.
4. Identify any areas of risk, agree and monitor actions to address.
5. Provide insights and opportunities for improvement to influence the direction of travel.
6. Utilise the key stakeholder network to escalate concerns and insights to drive greater value.
7. Facilitate on-site supplier reviews as agreed by the business.
What are we looking for?
1. Strong relationship building skills.
2. Comfortable dealing directly with and challenging at different levels within the organisation.
3. Able to proactively suggest solutions to mitigate or resolve identified issues.
4. Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
5. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Excellent attention to detail.
Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.
Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.
The financials:
* 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
* Annual company bonus.
* Income Protection.
* Life cover - four times your salary.
Time away:
* 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
* You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
* The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
* Three days paid volunteering.
* Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Your health is important to us:
* Access to Private medical insurance.
* Virtual GP appointments.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Free flu jab.
* Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
We're making a difference:
* Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich.
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