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Your role and responsibilities

The Sr. Supplier Governance Lead will oversee and manage the end-to-end supplier governance function for an Australian telecommunications client from IBM India. This role entails strategic leadership, advanced process management, and stakeholder engagement at the highest levels. The incumbent will direct the Supplier Governance team, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, robust risk management practices, and continuous improvement in supplier governance processes.

This high-impact role demands a seasoned professional with a blend of strategic acumen, operational excellence, and leadership prowess. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader capable of shaping IBM's supplier governance standards and driving continuous improvement in this critical area.


Key Responsibilities:

1.  Strategic Leadership and Direction:

   - Develop and implement the annual supplier governance strategy, aligning it with client/customer’s objectives.

   - Provide strategic direction and guidance to the Supplier Governance team.

   - Collaborate with senior leadership to define supplier governance policies and procedures.

2.  Advanced Risk Management:

   - Oversee the initial supplier risk assessment process, ensuring comprehensiveness and accuracy.

   - Lead the design and enhancement of the due diligence questionnaire, aligning it with evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.

   - Implement and continually refine risk management frameworks and methodologies.

3.     Comprehensive Ongoing Due Diligence:

   - Direct the ongoing monitoring of contract and supplier risk alerts, implementing triage and escalation protocols based on business rules.

   - Champion initiatives to maintain the currency of questionnaire responses and supplier information.

   - Lead efforts to identify, track, and remediate gaps in questionnaires, facilitating timely resolution.

   - Drive updates and changes to the Risk Framework, ensuring its effectiveness and relevance.

   - Deliver comprehensive risk reporting, providing actionable insights for decision-making.

 

4.     Team Leadership and Development:

   - Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Supplier Governance Specialists and Managers.

   - Foster a high-performance culture, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.

   - Serve as a key point of contact with internal and external stakeholders, representing client/customer's supplier governance capabilities.

5.     Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management:

   - Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.

   - Collaborate across client/customer’s functions and geographies to integrate supplier governance into broader procurement strategies.

   - Represent client/customer’s in industry forums and events, showcasing client/customer’s thought leadership in supplier governance.

    - 03:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Daylight On) OR 04:30 AM to 1:30 PM (Daylight Off)

Required education
Associate's Degree/College Diploma
Required technical and professional expertise

- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, complemented by extensive experience in senior-level supplier governance roles.

- Established expertise in supplier governance, risk management, and procurement operations, with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives.

- Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams.

- Exceptional strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate high-level objectives into actionable plans.

- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

- Strong project management skills, with a history of delivering complex initiatives on time and within budget.

- Proficiency in leveraging advanced analytics tools for data-driven decision-making and process optimization.


Preferred technical and professional experience

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