Manager, Supplier Management
About The Position
The Manager, Supplier Management leads the global supplier onboarding, maintenance, and vendor data governance function within Paramount’s Procure-to-Pay organization in Nashville. The position co-leads the vendor onboarding platform with the Supplier Management Functional Lead, drives supplier management and SOX compliance activities, safeguards vendor master data integrity, and develops reporting to track data quality. The role works with cross-functional partners, including the Supplier Management Functional Lead and Supplier Manager in Budapest, to improve and automate processes across the supplier management lifecycle. The manager supports the transition from legacy systems to the Oracle Fusion Supplier Onboarding platform, including conversion, testing, and rollout activities. Responsibilities also include vendor data audits and cleansing, SOX control design and remediation, SLA management, process documentation, metrics and reporting, and training business contacts. The position provides team leadership and collaborates with regional leaders to support recruiting, training, and retention of a global team. The role is based onsite at 330 Commerce Street in Nashville, Tennessee. The stated hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with flexibility as business needs require. The shortlisting criteria specify working onsite five days per week for the entire shift. The position reports to the Sr Director, PTP Nashville.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 8 years of experience managing supplier management processes or AP/PTP, including prior people management experience.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion, EBS, SAP, or similar, and with vendor onboarding platforms.
- Experience leading or co-leading an Oracle Fusion or similar supplier onboarding implementation.
- Experience designing or remediating SOX controls and managing external audit interactions.
- Experience with vendor master data policy, fraud and risk controls, or sanctions and third-party risk.
- Track record of delivering measurable results, such as cycle-time reduction or RPA/automation adoption.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage globally distributed teams and drive process improvement in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work onsite five days per week for the entire shift and adapt to flexibility required by business needs.
- Strong communication and customer service skills for supporting global teams and interacting with suppliers.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification such as CPM, CPSM, or CIA, or an MBA.
- Entertainment industry experience.
- Oracle ERP experience; SAP or a similar ERP may also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Co-lead the vendor onboarding platform business relationship with the Supplier Management Functional Lead, including platform design, enhancements, and business requirements.
- Manage functional processes and support regional leaders with recruiting, training, and retaining supplier management employees.
- Ensure accurate and timely supplier setups and changes across ERP systems.
- Jointly maintain service-level agreements for vendor onboarding, changes, and related RampUp cases.
- Act as a primary escalation point for supplier onboarding and setup issues.
- Partner with the system integrator on the transition from legacy systems to the Oracle Fusion Supplier Onboarding platform, including conversion, testing, and rollout.
- Conduct supplier audits and drive vendor data cleansing across ERP systems.
- Own SOX control design, testing, and remediation for supplier management in coordination with the PTP Governance team.
- Ensure monitoring and internal controls protect data integrity and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain metrics on onboarding volume, SLA performance, audit findings, and data quality trends.
- Perform root cause analysis to eliminate recurring process issues.
- Maintain and create standard operating procedures and training documentation.
- Identify and implement process improvements with other PTP teams.
- Collaborate with regional leadership and global partners to align processes, priorities, and SLAs and share best practices.
- Train business contacts on the vendor onboarding platform and vendor setup process.
- Partner with Technical Services, IT, and RPA teams on automation, enhancements, and break/fix solutions.
- Participate in global ERP implementations related to supplier and vendor data.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
