IDFC Bank - Supplier Relationship Manager

Job Description :

- The individual will work closely with suppliers and various business groups within IDFC to lead and manage supplier relationships.

- This person will work independently to execute the strategy within the organization ensuring that this initiative is implemented and supplier/ business understand its significance.

- Supplier risk management will also be key as part of this program which would involve working with external agencies.

Responsibilities will be as under :

- To develop the initiative schedule basis the defined guideline

- Managing supplier relationships end to end

- End to end management of supplier contract life cycle

- Maintaining approved supplier list for various categories and regularly updating the same

- Tiering of supplier and keeping the list updated at regular intervals

- Conducting training for various supplier managers/ teams associated with the program

- Coordinate with Audit and Compliance teams from regulatory perspective

- Well versed with various related matters Supplier Risk, contractual obligations etc

- 3rd party resource management like contractors

- Should be able to challenge the processes and recommend efficiency / productivity improvement

- Present executive summary to senior management

- Ensure all controls are in place for this program.

An Ideal Candidate should possess :

- Should have minimum experience of 5 - 7 years in managing Supplier Relationship Management program, candidates with MBA are preferred.

- Contract management should be able to monitor start date, end date and other key ingredients of the contracts,Will be the custodian of all contracts / agreements.

- Supplier management should be able to manage relationship with vendors / suppliers / partners. Should be able to maintain a list of tier1 / 2 / 3 vendors as applicable, basis the importance and usage as defined by the user.

- Business management should be able to do define review parameters of vendors basis their tiering

- Audit / compliance should be able to ensure compliance of all processes with regards to his process

- Should understand vendor ratings like Crisil and DNB

- Should be able to understand process of doing a background verification of a vendor

- Should have experience in working on complex requirements

- A good articulator to manage conflict management.

- Should have exposure of interacting at Senior management level

- Should have experience in managing such program in large and complex environment

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, being adaptable and culturally aware.

Educational Qualifications :

MBA or equivalent