Supplier Management - Director

Supplier Management - Director

The Supplier Management Team resides within the Sourcing and Procurement team and is responsible for the establishment and oversight of supplier management across all SMBC America's Division. This is a critical role that supports the growth, development, maturation, and optimization of the supplier program. This role will be responsible to lead and manage the Supplier Management team which acts as the central point of contact for all Supplier relationship & performance related activities to ensure that all suppliers which while managed by various stakeholders are managed holistically, effectively and efficiently in accordance with our policies and procedures.

Role Objectives

• Develops and implements a strategic Supplier management processes and standards to ensure supplier / contract performance, rationalization, and alignment across the enterprise.
• Develop a framework to support and assist the business in establishing Supplier oversight through Supplier level Business Reviews for SMBC's in-scope suppliers ensuring oversight of the suppliers performance across all related engagements
• Develop processes and procedures to stand-up a continuous monitoring capability for the program which will manage risks utilizing continuous monitoring intelligence tools on financial and reputational risks and appropriate escalation paths
• Supports the development and execution of cross-functional strategies that drive procurement maturity, organizational growth and alignment
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, AP, and other relevant teams to ensure supplier management processes align with company standards
• Forge and foster key business partner relationships and serve as a subject matter expert across the enterprise to support supplier delivery and performance
• Own and manage offboarding of suppliers ensuring timely renewal or transition where required
• Ensures supplier performance management : Monitoring supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring that vendors are meeting their contractual obligations.
• Develop and define minimum SLA requirements based on service category in coordination with applicable category manager(s)
• Provide guidance to the business in developing SLA's during contracting
• Provides training and support to internal stakeholders on various risk, procurement, and supplier management processes, tools, and technologies
• Stay current on emerging trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline Supplier management processes, reduce costs and optimize current Supplier Management technology
• Ensures supplier management practices are in compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Qualifications and Skills

Additional Requirements

SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.