Manager, Supplier Risk Management (Contract)

Singtel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Singtel as the Manager of Supplier Risk Management in Kuala Lumpur, where you will lead efforts to ensure third-party compliance and risk management during vendor onboarding. This managerial role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in procurement and risk concepts, and it offers a unique opportunity to shape the supplier network integrity while supporting growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years related experience in procurement, compliance, or audit functions is preferred.
• Strong understanding of risk concepts and procurement processes.
• Working knowledge on supplier risk management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform review of vendor submissions and onboarding processes.
• Identify and assess risks associated with vendor controls.
• Document and track risks and recommendations of supplier assessments.

Skills

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Business Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/ Commerce / Business or similar

Job description

An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

Be a part of something BIG!

SayHELLO to BIG Possibilities with Singtel KL(Sudong MY Sdn Bhd)!

Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, our presence spans across 21 countries in Asia, Australia, and Africa. We thrive on innovation, digital transformation, and harnessing next-generation technology to create a more sustainable and digital future. Now, we are bringing this energy to Kuala Lumpur with the launch of our brand-new Shared Services Centre!

The Manager,Supplier Risk Management plays a pivotal role within Group Procurement’s Corporate Procurement team, responsible for ensuring that third-party vendors meet all compliance and risk requirements during the onboarding process, continue to adhere to internal SME governance standards through regular checks and periodic assessments, and are escalated promptly when risk alerts are triggered to enable timely mitigation. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong governance expertise to uphold the integrity and risk resilience of the organization’s supplier network.

Make an Impact by:

• Perform review of vendor submission, which entails liaising with internal users and external vendors with regards to vendor onboarding (includes vendor screening, gathering, and checking of vendor’s information using various system modes).
• Provides first line support to suppliers on the online submissions for vendor onboarding process, through to invoice submission.
• Identify and periodically assess risk associated with vendor risk controls of the active suppliers/contracts.
• Contribute towards the establishment and ongoing refinement of the overall Supplier Risk Management framework, along with Governance SMEs.
• Coordinate and perform vendor reviews with contract owners, Procurement Sourcing teams and other SME functions’ Supplier Performance management teams
• Document and keep track of risks and recommendations of completed supplier assessments
• Perform Supplier risk management program deliverables including reporting, internal and external awareness/training activities.
• Liaise with internal users and external vendors with regards to amendment of vendor information.
• Perform analysis to provide assessments and activate plan to address detected red flags/irregularities
• Provide support to internal users if they have queries regarding the maintenance of vendors’ information in our systems
• Support ad hoc vendor information-related request

Skills for Success:

• Degree in Supply Chain/ Commerce / Business or simila
• Minimum 4 years related experience working within a supply chain/ procurement/ finance/ audit/ internal audit /compliance function is preferred
• Strong understanding of risk concepts and procurement processes
• Working knowledge on supplier risk management methodologies and risk mitigation principles
• Proficient in data analysis and keen eye for details.
• Good business communication skills, including presentation
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to secure trust, respect and credibility
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess and prioritize risks, delivering effective solutions

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