Sr. Supplier Governance Specialist

Hybrid - Bangalore, IN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This position calls for a highly skilled professional with a deep understanding of procurement operations, risk management, and supplier relationship dynamics. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with the ability to balance tactical execution with forward-looking initiatives, ensuring robust supplier governance and risk management for our client.

Responsibilities

• Guide business/contract owners in completing the risk assessment questionnaire.
• Navigate them through dealing with secondary risk teams.
• Report and analyze the outcomes of the questionnaires, identifying trends and potential risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies based on assessment results.
• Coordinate the distribution of the due diligence questionnaire.
• Validate responses against Telstra's business rules and requirements.
• Trigger and oversee actions based on inputs from Procurement and Specialist Risk Teams.
• Track the completion of follow-up activities and provide regular status reports.
• Monitor contract and supplier risk alerts, triaging and escalating issues based on business rules.
• Ensure the currency of questionnaire responses and supplier information.
• Lead the tracking and remediation of identified gaps in questionnaires.
• Champion and implement updates or changes to the Risk Framework.
• Provide comprehensive risk reporting to stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of governance activities into broader procurement strategies.
• Represent the team in higher-level discussions regarding supplier governance best practices and strategic direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, coupled with several years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier governance, risk management, and procurement operations.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of driving process improvements.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to translate data insights into strategic actions.
• Proficiency in using advanced digital tools and systems for questionnaire management, tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.