Sr Manager, Procurement Operations and Third-Party Risk Management

$118,300 - $147,900/Yr

Teradata Operations - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Indirect Procurement team at Teradata is focused on enhancing procurement processes to support the company's goals. This role involves managing day-to-day operations of the Procurement Center of Excellence and Third-Party Risk Management functions, leading cross-functional projects, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The position requires collaboration with business stakeholders to assess risks associated with third-party suppliers and to drive procurement transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive optimization and standardization of Procurement policies, processes, and programs.
• Manage day-to-day operational activities of the Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) functions.
• Lead cross-functional projects and teams to co-create, document, and operationalize Procurement transformational initiatives.
• Train Procurement organization and business stakeholders on Procurement policies, processes, and programs.
• Manage, co-create, and update Procurement policies, processes, and SOPs.
• Facilitate comprehensive third-party risk assessments and partner with adjacent functions on risk mitigation actions.
• Conduct training sessions and awareness campaigns on third-party risk management and procurement best practices.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on third-party risk management activities.

Requirements

• Certified professional designations such as CTPRP, CISM, or CISSP.
• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement or Business Management; Master's Degree preferred.
• Deep procurement and/or business transformation experience.
• Strong track record of purpose-driven performance and turning innovation into sustainable business results.
• Demonstrated experience in providing thought leadership in developing and influencing business strategy at the C-level.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk assessment methodologies and industry standards.
• Effective analytical skills with the ability to identify and evaluate potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to lead and participate in multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience leading and participating in cross-functional re-engineering or process improvement efforts.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of procurement metrics/KPIs and advanced procurement data analytics.
• Understanding of and experience with ESG topics related to third-party suppliers.
• Experience working on a global scale with a variety of cultures.

Benefits

• Flexible work model
• People-first culture
• Focus on well-being
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitment
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer