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Supplier Management & Third Party Assurance Assistant
DerbyPosted 3 months ago
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Job Description
Supplier Management & Third Party Assurance Assistant
Department: Executive Suite
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Derby, UK
Description
Flint Bishop is a multi-award-winning law firm known for delivering outstanding legal services with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and client care. As we continue to grow, we are strengthening our operational and risk frameworks to support excellence across the business.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supplier Management & Third Party Assurance Assistant to support the firm’s supplier activity and third-party risk management processes. This role plays a key part in ensuring that Flint Bishop’s suppliers and partners meet regulatory, contractual, and security standards, while delivering value for money and supporting the firm’s strategic objectives.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supplier Management & Third Party Assurance Assistant to support the firm’s supplier activity and third-party risk management processes. This role plays a key part in ensuring that Flint Bishop’s suppliers and partners meet regulatory, contractual, and security standards, while delivering value for money and supporting the firm’s strategic objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in supplier assurance, or risk management within a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Management Support
- Handle all new supplier onboarding request, ascertain if due diligence is required, maintain accurate records and supplier register, keeping all stakeholders informed
- Support supplier selection
- Maintain accurate procurement records, registers, and supplier documentation
- Assist in monitoring supplier performance and value for money
- Support compliance with internal procurement policies and procedures
Third Party Assurance & Risk
- Support the firm’s third-party due diligence and assurance processes
- Assist with supplier risk assessments, including financial, operational, data protection, and information security checks
- Track and monitor supplier compliance with regulatory, contractual, and firm-specific requirements
- Maintain third-party risk registers and assurance documentation
- Support audits, reviews, and reporting related to supplier risk and assurance
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams including IT, Finance, Compliance, Information Security, and Head of Debt Services as well as other HODs and partners
- Act as a point of contact for suppliers during onboarding and assurance activities
- Support continuous improvement of procurement and third-party assurance processes
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Confident using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word)
- A methodical and risk-aware approach
Desirable
- Previous experience in supplier management, risk, or compliance
- Knowledge of third-party risk management or supplier assurance frameworks
- Experience working in a legal or professional services environment
- Familiarity with data protection, information security, or regulatory requirements
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus potential
- Career development opportunities
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
- 1 week’s holiday carry over
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Staff card discount scheme for local shops
- Social days and evenings on the firm
- Staff discounts on legal services
Positive Work Environment:
- Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and teamwork.