MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. or B.S. degree in business, risk management, engineering, procurement, or related discipline
• 6+ years of experience in Strategic Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Third-Party Risk Management, Project/Process Management, Sourcing, or Procurement
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills with experience balancing multiple initiatives at once
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in evaluating, developing and implementing supplier-related performance management solutions
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices, including sourcing, procurement, logistics, and their related tooling
• Experience driving change and improving end-to-end processes
• Experience developing and implementing risk mitigation solutions
• Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of developing and building business relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree(s)
• Structured Query Language (SQL) coding experience
  For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position.

• Build and foster cross-functional relationships. Proactively engage stakeholders to drive adoption of policies, processes and tools
• Obtain practical knowledge of operational constraints/barriers to develop enterprise solutions at a fast pace to gain adoption while mitigating risk
• Demonstrate operational understanding of assigned process area(s). Constantly problem-solve, innovate, improve, and optimize supplier-related processes and reduce risk
• Support cross-functional initiatives by conducting research and analysis, identifying the root cause of important problems within scope and developing practical, well-justified, and resource-optimized solutions to enhance tooling/infrastructure, processes, and workflows and strengthen supplier-related performance, internal and external
• Manage complex projects related to the supplier lifecycle processes, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, performance management, and risk mitigation, both internal and external
• Develop and implement project plans with timelines to ensure that stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, procurement, contract operations, and engineering products, to ensure all project deliverables are met and all stakeholders are satisfied with the outcomes
• Conduct regular project status updates and report progress to the Leadership team, highlighting any issues of risk and proposing solid mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to suppliers and procurement operations
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings, and develop and implement changes to drive efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify and resolve any issues or concerts, and to ensure that all project deliverables are met
• Provide training and support to internal teams on project management best practices and procedures