Manager, Supplier Management

Manager, Supplier Management

Location: Nashville, TN

Pay:$61.00 - $66.00 per hour
26-11141

Job Summary

The Manager, Supplier Management leads global supplier onboarding, supplier data maintenance, and vendor master data governance within the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) organization. This role oversees supplier onboarding platform improvements, ERP implementations, SOX compliance, audit readiness, and reporting while partnering with global teams to improve data accuracy, operational efficiency, and supplier service. The ideal candidate brings extensive supplier management or accounts payable experience, prior people management experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record of driving process improvements and automation in a changing business environment.

Job Responsibilities

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  Lead global supplier onboarding, supplier record maintenance, and vendor master data governance processes across ERP systems.

  
  
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  Co-lead supplier onboarding platform strategy, business requirements, enhancements, and ongoing system improvements with global functional partners.

  
  
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  Support the transition from legacy systems to Oracle Fusion or comparable supplier onboarding platforms, including data conversion, testing, implementation, and rollout.

  
  
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  Ensure accurate and timely supplier setup and maintenance in accordance with established policies, procedures, and approval workflows.

  
  
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  Establish, monitor, and maintain service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier onboarding and related processes.

  
  
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  Serve as an escalation point for complex supplier setup issues, onboarding delays, and vendor data discrepancies.

  
  
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  Coordinate supplier audits and oversee vendor master data accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

  
  
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  Design, test, monitor, and remediate SOX controls in collaboration with governance and audit teams.

  
  
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  Coordinate external audit requests and provide required documentation, evidence, and reporting.

  
  
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  Oversee vendor data cleansing and implement controls to mitigate fraud, sanctions, and third-party risk.

  
  
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  Develop and maintain dashboards and reports covering onboarding volumes, SLA performance, audit findings, data quality, and operational trends.

  
  
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  Analyze root causes of recurring process issues and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and accuracy.

  
  
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  Create and maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation, and training materials.

  
  
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  Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, IT, Technical Services, and automation teams to deliver process enhancements and automation initiatives.

  
  
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  Collaborate with regional and global leaders to support team development, training, resource planning, and consistent process execution.

  
  
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  Provide training and guidance to business stakeholders on supplier onboarding platforms and vendor setup requirements.

  
  
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  Communicate performance results, risks, and improvement initiatives to leadership.

  
  

Job Requirements

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  Minimum of 8 years of experience managing supplier management, supplier onboarding, accounts payable, Procure-to-Pay, or related finance and supply chain operations.

  
  
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  Previous people management experience, including experience leading teams, developing employees, or managing performance.

  
  
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  Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), SAP, or comparable platforms.

  
  
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  Experience managing vendor onboarding platforms and supplier master data processes.

  
  
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  Experience leading or co-leading an Oracle Fusion or comparable supplier onboarding implementation.

  
  
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  Demonstrated experience designing, testing, monitoring, or remediating SOX controls.

  
  
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  Experience supporting external audits and preparing audit documentation, evidence, and reports.

  
  
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  Knowledge of vendor master data governance, fraud prevention, sanctions screening, and third-party risk controls.

  
  
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  Proven ability to develop and maintain dashboards, operational reports, KPIs, and SLAs.

  
  
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  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to present analytical findings and recommendations to leadership.

  
  
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  Demonstrated success delivering measurable process improvements, such as reduced processing times, improved data quality, or automation adoption.

  
  
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  Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.

  
  
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across global teams and functions.

  
  
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  Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing processes in a transformation environment.

  
  
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  Ability to work onsite in Nashville, TN, five days per week for the full scheduled shift.

  
  

Education

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  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Professional certification such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

  
  
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  Master of Business Administration (MBA).

  
  
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  Experience supporting global supplier management teams across multiple regions.

  
  
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  Experience with robotic process automation (RPA), workflow automation, and process optimization.

  
  
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  Experience in the entertainment industry.

  
  

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