Manager, Supplier Risk Management, Global Procurement

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto seeks a Manager of Supplier Risk Management. The role involves supplier risk assessments, collaboration with procurement teams, and supporting risk management initiatives. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience and a relevant degree. Join a team dedicated to excellence and inclusion, contributing to impactful risk management in an international team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in supplier management, procurement, or related roles.
• Experience working with a procurement team and understanding procurement processes.
• Ability to conduct supplier risk assessments and develop risk scorecards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Support implementation of a new supplier information system.
• Manage quarterly process for communication of key contract terms.

Skills

Supplier management

Risk assessment principles

Procurement processes

Research and due diligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Manager, Supplier Risk Management supports the execution of supplier risk processes focused on the identification, assessment, and mitigation of third party supplier-related risks, including integrity, financial stability, operational resilience, sustainability and compliance risks. The role also supports contract governance, monitoring and reporting initiatives.

What you will do

• Conducts supplier risk assessments and due diligence research, develops risk scorecards, liaises with stakeholders to obtain relevant information, collaborates with GP sourcing teams and business stakeholders to define risk mitigation strategies and manages risk escalation process
• Supports implementation of a new supplier information system including end user testing of risk functionality, acts as the subject matter expert for research and due diligence data sources and maintains up to date risk records in GP systems
• Manages quarterly process to facilitate effective communication of key contract terms, engages with GP sourcing team to promote compliance with the process, manages escalations and supports internal audit and remediation initiatives on supplier risk
• Supports engagement and education initiatives to GP team and stakeholders on supplier risk, supports KPMG wide supplier risk management programs and supports maintenance of accurate supplier risk guidance on internal portal sites
• Maintains accurate risk assessment records and audit trail, prepares risk reports and supports ongoing maintenance of process documentation

What you bring to the role

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in supplier management, procurement, audit, compliance or related roles, preferably in an international team.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
• Experience working with or within a procurement team and understands generic procurement processes and principles
• Understands risk assessment principles
• Experience in executing research and due diligence

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.