Global Head - Vendor Risk Management

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM's procurement function oversees $17B in annual spend for IBM and nearly $100B in spend for our BPO clients through our procurement BPO delivery team and seeks to continually drive savings and increased value. IBM procurement provides IBM and our clients with end to end S2P services including spend analytics, category strategy, strategic sourcing across multiple categories, tactical buying and procurement operations, all governed by robust and adaptable processes and procedures.

IBM is currently undergoing a procurement transformation that will transform internal procurement, making it an exemplar of digital procurement featuring IBM's automation and AI capabilities and leverage this Client Zero environment as the catalyst to bring these capabilities to our procurement BPO clients.

The Leader of the Vendor Risk Management function will be charged with building and establishing our global vendor risk management program; establishing an integrated risk assessment methodology, identifying, assessing, and mitigating vendor risks; ensuring vendor associated risks are aligned to enterprise risk tolerances. This leader oversees both the assessment of new suppliers as well as ongoing monitoring of existing suppliers. They will partner with the process and policies team to define lightweight but effective policies, procedures, and controls to drive global consistency and approach. They will foster a collaborative approach to vendor risk management engaging and partnering with other control functions including, but limited to, legal, data privacy, trust and compliance, security, finance, CISO, supply chain, audit and enterprise risk.

Keys to success in this role will include using automation and AI to identify risks based on a robust risk profile, developing predictive dashboards based on facts and data trends, efficiency of supplier monitoring and assessment, and ease of integration with new ventures and acquisitions.

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, information technology, or risk management.
• A strong understanding of risk management principles, particularly in the context of vendor relationships.
• Experience working in fast-paced variable environment with competing priorities and requiring frequent multi-tasking.
• Commitment to continuous learning and an interest in creative problem solving. Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders both inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated experience driving change and transformation and a passion to undertake larger transformational efforts.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Proven track record of leading teams and managing vendor risk programs effectively.
• Experience in developing and implementing vendor risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to vendor management (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, etc.).

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education
Master's Degree

About Business Unit
The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

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Other Relevant Job Details
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.
- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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