About the role
The Enterprise Vendor Program Manager III is a senior subject matter expert who leads the design and implementation of the global vendor management strategy. Reporting to the Manager of Enterprise Vendor Management, this position takes a lead role in developing and refining the governance programs that enable business teams to manage vendors effectively. The Program Manager III will drive initiatives across all five pillars of the vendor lifecycle—Risk, Performance, Sustainability & Diversity, Innovation & Automation, and Training—acting as a strategic advisor to the business and ensuring the frameworks, tools, and processes deliver maximum value and mitigate critical risks.
Essential Functions
Vendor Risk Management: Leads the design and continuous improvement of the enterprise vendor risk framework. Acts as a key advisor to business teams on the adoption of risk assessment tools and compliance management processes.
Vendor Performance Management: Drives the evolution of the vendor performance management framework. Designs and enhances standardized toolkits (KPI scorecards, QBR agendas) to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the business.
Sustainability and Diversity: Leads the strategic integration of corporate sustainability and diversity goals within the vendor lifecycle, developing innovative frameworks for Sourcing and Business teams to drive meaningful impact.
Innovation and Automation: Drives the identification and implementation of key technologies (e.g., AI, advanced automation) to strategically enhance and simplify vendor management processes, increasing enterprise-wide visibility and efficiency.
Training and Enablement: Leads the development of the overall training and enablement strategy. Designs comprehensive training programs and acts as a mentor to junior team members and business stakeholders on vendor management best practices.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence: Acts as a primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, using influence to drive the adoption and maturation of the enterprise vendor management program across the organization.
Process Improvement: Owns and drives significant process improvement roadmaps for the vendor…
