Portfolio Supplier Management Consultant

at  Truist Bank

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PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING JOB DESCRIPTION:

Serves as the relationship manager for internal or external vendor relationships, including offshore services. Handles matters relating to contract administration, process management and/or relationship financial and performance management.
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions that advance development of financial management processes that advance Enterprise Technology (ET) operational performance by working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, utilizing strong analytics and data-driven problem-solving skills. Supports the ET Business Management Operations (BMO) team in developing roadmaps, validating reporting, and providing analysis and insights. Works closely with key stakeholders to advance ET financial and reporting management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of principles, practices, theories, and/or methodologies associated with the professional discipline (e.g., information technology, project management, finance, supplier management, risk management, etc.).
• Understands foundational concepts of other related professional disciplines. Experience managing small projects.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex information to a range of audiences and build consensus among different stakeholders. Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Banking or financial services experience.
• Experience with third-party suppliers and/or remote or offshore or outsourced activities.
• Preferred experience with cyber security third-party suppliers.
• Experience with ARCHER and/or Ariba system(s) a plus!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Manages stakeholder’s day-to- day needs. Monitors internal and external service relationships to ensure quality of service delivery, client satisfaction, operational efficiencies and achievement of target cost savings.
• Serves as first line, tactical conduit for communication between LOBs/teammates and the service provider(s).
• Reviews vendor invoices for accuracy and owns budget responsibility for the outsourcing expense.
• Typically leads moderately complex projects and participates in larger, more complex initiatives. Solves complex technical and operational problems.
• Acts as a resource for teammates with less experience. May have people management responsibilities for a small team.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of principles, practices, theories, and/or methodologies associated with the professional discipline (e.g., information technology, project management, finance, supplier management, risk management, etc.).
• Understands foundational concepts of other related professional disciplines. Experience managing small projects.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex information to a range of audiences and build consensus among different stakeholders. Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates