Supply Chain Support Lead

NatWest Group

. Support and deliver supply chain solutions and third-party oversight .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain solutions and third-party risk management, with a strong focus on supplier oversight, risk assessment, and compliance with global regulatory standards. Capable of translating complex supplier information into actionable insights while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

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Supply Chain ManagementThird-Party Risk ManagementSupplier OversightRisk AssessmentAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Supplier Risk AssessmentMateriality AssessmentProcess MappingStandard Operating ProceduresContract ManagementICT Contracts KnowledgeOperational ResilienceData SecurityAudit ComplianceSupplier Selection

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Supplier DashboardsRisk Appetite Measures

Industry Keywords

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)Global Regulatory ExpectationsOutsourcingOperational Risk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and deliver supply chain solutions and third-party oversight
Support business owners in establishing and maintaining appropriate third-party relationships aligned with NWM's strategic goals
Oversee supplier risk and materiality assessments
Translate supplier, contract, incident and control information into clear actions and decisions
Maintain process maps, standard operating procedures and documentation related to third-party processes
Coordinate and guide global business and contract owners through relevant assessments
Work with Supply Chain and other specialists to resolve gaps, support proportionate decisions and maintain an appropriate audit trail
Support NWM's environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach
Support contract owners with supplier risk and materiality assessments and challenge supporting evidence
Review supplier incidents and control or performance information to assess NWM's risk exposure
Use supplier dashboards, risk appetite measures, assurance results and contract information to identify emerging risks, gaps and required actions
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Technology, Operational Resilience, Information Security, Legal, Risk and business stakeholders to support supplier decisions and governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in supply chain, third-party risk management, supplier oversight or operational risk
Knowledge of ICT contracts, including service levels, data and security, audit and access rights, subcontracting, resilience, termination and exit provisions
Experience applying supply chain skills and techniques to business strategy, supplier selection and management
Experience assessing supplier risk and materiality, challenging evidence, and guiding contract owners and subject-matter experts through proportionate, well-documented decisions
Broad understanding of global regulatory expectations for third-party risk management, outsourcing, ICT third-party risk and operational resilience
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to identify risk exposure from supplier incidents and present clear recommendations to senior stakeholders