Enterprise Procurement & Payables Risk and Sustainability Management S
Boston Consulting GroupEnterprise Services (ES) was established in 2022 to provide resilient, scalable and cost-competitive services to BCGers around the world. It includes a range of business-critical activities including BCG's Enterprise Procurement & Payables team, which, in conjunction with internal partners, aims to establish and execute best-in-class Supplier Management & Source to Pay processes within and across BCG.
Reporting into the Executive Director for Enterprise Procurement & Payables, the Risk and Sustainability Management Senior Director will lead a global organization, including direct responsibility for Global Supplier Risk, ESG Supplier Risk, and Strategic Supplier Management teams. This role will provide strategic leadership and oversight across these teams, and ensure that processes are both scalable and compliant, and outcomes are aligned with and drive toward the organization’s overall objectives.
In collaboration with senior leadership across finance, IT, legal, and sustainability, you will be responsible for optimizing BCG's supplier portfolio, enhancing supplier governance, mitigating key supplier risks, and ensuring compliance, particularly with global ESG standards. You will ensure that supplier relationships are effectively managed and that strategic supplier risk management frameworks are implemented across BCG’s operations. This includes developing risk mitigation strategies, implementing compliance processes, and overseeing procurement transformation initiatives while leveraging digital tools and data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
Business Partnering: Serving as a trusted advisor to functional and business leaders by setting the strategic direction for supplier management and risk programs. You excel at developing and implementing strategies that deliver procurement excellence, leveraging available resources to meet business requirements. You are adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Regional COOs, Heads of Finance, Legal, Risk, and Information Security teams, to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
Strategic Leadership: Leading the development and execution of supplier management and risk strategies in line with BCG's culture and vision for procurement excellence. You have the ability to influence senior leadership across the firm to embed these strategies into local policies, and you can develop comprehensive strategic plans with clear milestones and success metrics. You excel at aligning priorities and deliverables with key business stakeholders to ensure a unified approach.
Operational Leadership: Driving the operational aspects of procurement by developing tools, standards, and guidelines to enhance capacity and capabilities in supplier risk and management. You are experienced in streamlining processes, supporting the Source-to-Contract lifecycle, and implementing policies, procedures, and templates that drive toward procurement excellence. You are also skilled at selecting and implementing sourcing platforms and technologies to optimize operations. Additionally, you provide strategic direction on supplier processes to internal teams and mitigate risks across the supplier base.
Problem Solving & Innovation: Leveraging data-driven insights to identify and solve complex procurement and supplier governance challenges. You bring creativity and innovation to your approach, driving continuous improvement and reducing complexity within the procurement process.
Collaboration & Influence: Engaging with senior leadership across functions to ensure that procurement, risk management, and sourcing strategies are aligned with business goals. You communicate effectively, influence decision-making, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring buy-in from stakeholders at all levels.
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) is preferred.
Minimum of 14 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or a related field, with exposure to supplier risk, supplier management, ESG, and sustainability.
Proven record of accomplishment of developing and implementing supplier risk management, and strategic supplier management programs in a global organization.
Experience working in a consulting environment or with a professional services firm is highly desirable.
Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Preferably an understanding of ESG principles, standards, and regulations, particularly as they apply to supply chain management.
Fluency in English, with strong written communication skills; German or other language skills a plus