Interim Supplier Governance Programme Manager

SLR Consulting; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus (perm employees)

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Flexible hybrid working

25 days’ annual leave + pro-rated for

Cross-border remote working

Enhanced maternity, paternity and Adop

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an Interim Supplier Governance Programme Manager to lead a global, eight-month programme. You will design and deliver a unified, risk-based supplier lifecycle process and establish a single source of truth for supplier data across the organisation.

You will coordinate Quality, Procurement, Health & Safety, Sustainability, Legal, Finance, IT and regional teams, driving adoption and a strong governance culture while embedding ESG requirements throughout supplier

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supplier management, procurement transformation, quality management or operational governance.
• A track record of leading process improvement and business transformation programmes.
• Experience developing global governance frameworks, requirements, process maps and roadmaps.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills across multiple functions.
• Experience managing change and driving adoption.
• Desirable: third-party risk management, supplier lifecycle or procurement systems implementation, ISO 9001 knowledge, and ESG reporting or data governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead global discovery and stakeholder engagement to understand current supplier processes.
• Design risk-based supplier approval and third-party risk framework, governance model and implementation roadmap.
• Support technology selection, testing, data migration and phased rollout.
• Embed sustainability and ESG requirements into supplier management.
• Drive adoption through training, reporting and change management.

Skills

Supplier management

Procurement transformation

Quality management

Operational governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Eight-months fixed-term contract, PAYE – annual salary equiv., no contract day rate. Part time – 50% FTE, flexible.

Shape how a global business manages its suppliers: lead the creation of one risk-based supplier process across 2,900 suppliers worldwide.

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.

We’re seeking an experienced Interim Supplier Governance Programme Manager to join our Quality team and lead the design and delivery of a single, risk-based supplier lifecycle process, supported by one global source of truth for supplier data.

Role

You’ll act as business lead and programme coordinator, bringing together Quality, Procurement, Health & Safety, Sustainability, Legal, Finance, IT and regional teams over an eight-month programme. The role includes:

• Leading global discovery and stakeholder engagement to understand current supplier processes
• Designing a risk-based supplier approval and third-party risk framework, governance model and implementation roadmap
• Supporting technology selection, testing, data migration and phased rollout
• Embedding sustainability and ESG requirements into supplier management
• Driving adoption through training, reporting and change management

You’ll work closely with our Digital Council and Business Systems teams on a visible, high-impact programme with global reach.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus (perm employees only)
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Volunteering and Community Giving
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

About You

• Significant experience in supplier management, procurement transformation, quality management or operational governance
• A track record of leading process improvement and business transformation programmes
• Experience developing global governance frameworks, requirements, process maps and roadmaps
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills across multiple functions
• Experience managing change and driving adoption
• Desirable: third-party risk management, supplier lifecycle or procurement systems implementation, ISO 9001 knowledge, and ESG reporting or data governance experience

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.