Sr Manager, Supplier Enablement and Risk Management - Switch4 LLC

San Rafael, CA 94901

About the Job

Title: Sr Manager Supplier Enablement and Risk Management
Location: San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Summary:
The Sr Manager, Supplier Enablement and Risk Management will lead a team of procurement professionals who are focused on all aspects of the supplier lifecycle management- including supplier onboarding, supplier master data, supplier enablement and risk management. The Sr Manager, Supplier Enablement and Risk Management will be part of the GSP Sourcing & Procurement Operations team.

Skills Required:

Demonstrated experience with supplier onboarding, risk management, sourcing and procurement, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry
Specific knowledge and expertise in supplier onboarding, master data maintenance, supplier risk management
Strong people management and team leadership experience
Results-driven mindset and capabilities
Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills with comfort working cross-functionally to gather information and resolve conflicts
Motivated, high-energy, curious, self-starter and strong business mindset
Experience with procurement technology, ideally in SAP / Ariba

Qualifications:

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
Area of Specialization: Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Lifecycle Management, Supplier Risk Management. Experience in procurement and supply chain management in a global capacity, preferably within the pharmaceutical sector.
10+ years of experience in Procurement/ Sourcing/ Supply Chain
Expertise in Procurement tools such as SAP / Ariba SLP
Demonstrated expertise in defining the requirements needed and streamlined process to onboard and maintain suppliers, maximizing opportunities to enable a seamless source to pay process
Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing a supplier risk management program
Strong knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion opportunities within the supplier lifecycle management process
Significant experience working in a matrix (global/ regional) business environment
Strong networking skills and a proven ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders and business partners
Strong analytical, written and verbal communications, and influencing skills

Ability to work in high pressure environment, often under tight deadlines.

Role Scope:

This role must implement industry leading practices, develop relationships with stakeholders across the business, collaborate with global suppliers throughout the onboarding, enablement and risk processes, and drive innovation and continuous improvement in the ways of working. You will provide mentoring and management to ensure team engagement and professional development for direct reports.
This role is responsible for leading a team of procurement professionals in supporting the company in the following areas:
Ensure colleagues understand the internal process to request new suppliers
Support suppliers throughout the onboarding and maintenance processes
Streamline the exception process for onboarding patients and Health Care Professionals
Perform continuous improvement by updating and cleansing of supplier master data
Ensure necessary supplier data is being collected for both internal and external reporting requirements
Implement an adoption and engagement strategy for suppliers on the SAP Business Network
Identify strategic opportunities to streamline the Source to Pay process
Drive the development and execution of a global supplier risk management strategy

This role will collaborate closely with category leaders from across the Global Sourcing & Procurement organization, colleagues across the company, as well as suppliers themselves as our team facilities the supplier lifecycle management process.

Source : Switch4 LLC