Job Scope:
Supplier Lifecycle & Governance
- Lead the global supplier onboarding, due diligence, and qualification processes (incl. compliance, ESG, financial health checks, and risk management).
- Maintain and continuously enhance company-wide supplier management governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Own the global supplier master data governance in collaboration with the MDM, Digital, and category teams.
Supplier Performance Management
- Develop and maintain a standardized Supplier Performance Scorecard across categories and regions.
- Conduct regular supplier business reviews (QBRs/ABRs), including dashboards, KPIs, and improvement plans.
- Track supplier performance trends and proactively address underperforming suppliers via corrective action plans.
Supplier Risk Management & Compliance
- Implement and monitor supplier risk assessment frameworks (e.g., operational, financial, ESG, regulatory).
- Coordinate supplier audits (remote & onsite) with Category manager, Quality, Compliance, and Sustainability teams.
- Ensure suppliers adhere to corporate codes of conduct, GTC/T&Cs, cybersecurity, and data privacy requirements.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) & Value Creation
- Champion the global SRM framework and facilitate strategic supplier partnerships.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with Category, R&D, Operations, and Sustainability teams to unlock innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process efficiency, and supply continuity improvements.
Systems & Digital Enablement
- Serve as business owner / SME for Supplier Management modules in S2P/ERP platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua).
- Drive continuous enhancement of supplier portals, self-service onboarding, automation, and analytics.
- Partner with digital and Data teams to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Manage a team of supplier management specialists.
- Engage with regional procurement leads to ensure consistent global standards and adoption.
- Provide training, guidance, and communication to internal stakeholders on supplier management practices.
Qualifications:
- 5–10 years of procurement/supply chain experience with a strong focus on supplier management, SRM, or supplier quality.
- Experience in global matrix organizations preferred (FMCG, manufacturing, electronics, or similar).
- Proven knowledge of S2P systems, supplier risk tools (e.g., EcoVadis, RapidRatings), and data governance.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience facilitating cross-functional supplier reviews and driving improvement programs.
Required skills:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to link supplier management to long-term business value.
- Stakeholder Influence: Manages diverse stakeholders across geographies and functions.
- Problem Solving: Analytical mindset, data-driven decision making.
- Governance & Compliance: Strong understanding of risk, compliance, and procurement controls.
- Digital & Process Mindset: Ability to improve processes and leverage automation.
- Collaboration & Leadership: Builds trust and leads teams effectively.
