Senior Manager, Vendor Risk & Procurement Governance - Mobility

S&P Global • Centreville, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Role: Location: Centreville, Virginia, with plans to relocate to Reston, Virginia, in 2026. S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility. Operating across 22 countries, Mobility Global is strengthening its third-party governance framework to support regulatory compliance, information security, and enterprise risk management. Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement, the Senior Manager, Vendor Risk & Procurement Governance, will lead the operational implementation of the Company’s vendor risk management process within Procurement. While Legal Risk & Compliance will design and maintain the enterprise risk framework, this role will be responsible for embedding that framework into procurement workflows, configuring system controls within Coupa, developing employee-facing policy documentation, and ensuring all required vendor risk reviews are completed prior to vendor onboarding or renewal. This role serves as the operational bridge between Procurement, Legal, Risk & Compliance, and Information Security. Responsibility and Impact: Vendor Risk Process Operationalization Translate the enterprise vendor risk framework into scalable procurement processes. Embed vendor risk review requirements into end-to-end sourcing and purchasing workflows. Define intake requirements and risk-tiering triggers for vendor engagements. Establish escalation procedures for incomplete or delayed risk reviews. Drive continuous improvement in vendor risk governance processes. Coupa Workflow Design & Governance Configure and maintain vendor risk workflows and approval gates within Coupa. Implement system controls to prevent PO issuance without required risk approvals. Maintain vendor risk attributes, classifications, and documentation repositories. Partner with Finance Systems and IT to enhance automation and reporting. Develop dashboards and reporting to monitor review completion, SLAs, and compliance trends. Policy & Documentation Development Draft and maintain procurement-facing vendor risk policies and SOPs. Develop clear employee guidance materials explaining: When vendor risk reviews are required How to initiate a review Required documentation Approval requirements and timelines Ensure alignment between procurement policy and Legal Risk standards. Conduct training sessions for business stakeholders. Risk Review Coordination & Enforcement Ensure all required vendor risk reviews by: Legal Risk & Compliance Information Security Data Privacy Other applicable stakeholders are completed prior to vendor onboarding or contract renewal. Monitor review timelines and escalate exceptions. Maintain documentation of approvals, conditions, and remediation requirements. Track and report compliance metrics to Procurement and Finance leadership. Audit & Compliance Support Maintain audit-ready documentation of vendor risk approvals and workflows. Support SOX-related vendor governance controls where applicable. Partner with Internal Audit on third-party risk assessments. Support remediation efforts tied to vendor governance findings. Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as key liaison between Procurement and: Legal Risk & Compliance Information Security Finance & Accounting Internal Audit Drive accountability across business units engaging third parties. Promote a culture of governance and risk awareness. Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here. What We're Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Finance, or related field or equivalent relevant experience. 7 to 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Third-Party Risk, Compliance, or Governance. Experience in a publicly traded or highly regulated organization preferred. Direct experience implementing vendor risk workflows in Coupa strongly preferred. Strong understanding of third-party risk domains, including: Information security Data privacy Regulatory and compliance risk Operational and financial risk Experience developing policy documentation and process controls. Strong systems and workflow configuration experience. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Governance-oriented with strong attention to detail. Systems-minded and process-driven. Confident cross-functional influencer. Able to enforce controls in a collaborative but firm manner. Comfortable operating in a transformation-oriented, post-spin environment. About S&P Global Mobility At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility. What’s In It For You? Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. 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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Finance, or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7 to 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Third-Party Risk, Compliance, or Governance.
• Experience in a publicly traded or highly regulated organization preferred.
• Direct experience implementing vendor risk workflows in Coupa strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of third-party risk domains, including: Information security Data privacy Regulatory and compliance risk Operational and financial risk
• Experience developing policy documentation and process controls.
• Strong systems and workflow configuration experience.

Nice To Haves

• Governance-oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Systems-minded and process-driven.
• Confident cross-functional influencer.
• Able to enforce controls in a collaborative but firm manner.
• Comfortable operating in a transformation-oriented, post-spin environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate the enterprise vendor risk framework into scalable procurement processes.
• Embed vendor risk review requirements into end-to-end sourcing and purchasing workflows.
• Define intake requirements and risk-tiering triggers for vendor engagements.
• Establish escalation procedures for incomplete or delayed risk reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement in vendor risk governance processes.
• Configure and maintain vendor risk workflows and approval gates within Coupa.
• Implement system controls to prevent PO issuance without required risk approvals.
• Maintain vendor risk attributes, classifications, and documentation repositories.
• Partner with Finance Systems and IT to enhance automation and reporting.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to monitor review completion, SLAs, and compliance trends.
• Draft and maintain procurement-facing vendor risk policies and SOPs.
• Develop clear employee guidance materials explaining: When vendor risk reviews are required How to initiate a review Required documentation Approval requirements and timelines
• Ensure alignment between procurement policy and Legal Risk standards.
• Conduct training sessions for business stakeholders.
• Ensure all required vendor risk reviews by: Legal Risk & Compliance Information Security Data Privacy Other applicable stakeholders are completed prior to vendor onboarding or contract renewal.
• Monitor review timelines and escalate exceptions.
• Maintain documentation of approvals, conditions, and remediation requirements.
• Track and report compliance metrics to Procurement and Finance leadership.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation of vendor risk approvals and workflows.
• Support SOX-related vendor governance controls where applicable.
• Partner with Internal Audit on third-party risk assessments.
• Support remediation efforts tied to vendor governance findings.
• Serve as key liaison between Procurement and: Legal Risk & Compliance Information Security Finance & Accounting Internal Audit
• Drive accountability across business units engaging third parties.
• Promote a culture of governance and risk awareness.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level