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Procurement Senior Manager - Supplier Risk
- Location
- Lisbon
- Type
- Full time
- Posted
- 7D AGO
About the role
Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
What You'll Do
Enterprise Services (ES) was established in 2022 to provide efficient, resilient, and scalable services to support the evolving needs and complexities of a more digital BCG. ES brings together business-critical operations - such as Procurement & Payables, Global Finance Operations, and Executive Support Services - alongside specialist expertise including Real Estate, Travel, and Meetings & Events. United by a common service mindset, ES enables every BCGer to focus on the work that matters most by giving time and energy back through streamlined, reliable service delivery. In doing so, ES creates cost advantage and strengthens BCG’s market differentiation, while reducing risk through consistent controls and business continuity. Through scalable platforms and globally integrated ways of working across our strategic core global hubs, Enterprise Services enhances agility and helps unlock the potential of those who advance the world.
As Procurement Senior Manager, Supplier Risk you will lead strategic initiatives that strengthen BCG's Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) capabilities across the supplier lifecycle. Working closely with Procurement, Enterprise Risk, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Privacy, and other Enterprise Services teams, you will help shape future-state supplier risk frameworks, embed consistent governance, and advance scalable ways of working that support the firm's evolving business and regulatory requirements.
This role combines strategic program leadership with deep expertise in supplier risk management. You will influence enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, develop governance frameworks and operating standards, partner with senior stakeholders across the firm, and continuously improve supplier risk capabilities to enable informed decision-making and operational resilience.
- Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen BCG's Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework, governance, and operating model across the supplier lifecycle.
- Provide subject matter expertise by leading and conducting complex supplier risk assessments, due diligence activities, and risk reviews, delivering pragmatic recommendations that support risk-informed business decisions.
- Design and continuously improve supplier risk policies, processes, controls, and governance frameworks to enable scalable, consistent global practices.
- Partner with Procurement to embed supplier risk management into sourcing, contracting, onboarding, supplier performance, and supplier lifecycle management processes.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, Information Security, Privacy, Audit & Advisory, and other control functions to strengthen enterprise-wide supplier risk governance and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Lead supplier risk incidents and escalations, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to drive timely resolution and strengthen organizational resilience.
- Lead stakeholder engagement, governance forums, and change initiatives that build awareness, drive adoption of supplier risk practices, and embed new ways of working across the firm.
- Analyze supplier risk data, emerging trends, and industry developments to provide insights and recommendations that strengthen governance, operational resilience, and risk-informed decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement of BCG's supplier risk capabilities by simplifying processes, enhancing the stakeholder experience, and leveraging digital capabilities and AI where appropriate.
YOU’RE GOOD AT
- Influencing senior stakeholders, driving transformational change and building consensus across a complex, global, matrixed organization.
- Leading and conducting complex supplier risk assessments while balancing risk, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
- Translating complex regulatory, policy, and operational requirements into practical, business-focused solutions.
- Leading cross-functional initiatives that strengthen governance, operational resilience, and supplier risk management capabilities.
- Driving change by embedding new policies, processes, and ways of working across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Analyzing data and emerging risk trends to generate actionable insights and support risk-informed decision-making.
- Applying structured problem solving to complex supplier risk, governance, and third-party risk management challenges.
- Managing multiple priorities with sound judgment while delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve the stakeholder experience through continuous improvement and digital innovation.
- Demonstrating accountability, integrity, and resilience while navigating ambiguity and evolving business priorities.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree or professional certifications in risk management, procurement, compliance, or a related discipline are advantageous.
- 8+ years of experience in supplier risk management, third-party risk management, procurement, governance, risk, compliance, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting supplier risk assessments, due diligence, and applying risk management frameworks across the supplier lifecycle.
- Experience designing or implementing governance frameworks, policies, controls, or operating models that strengthen third-party risk management.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build consensus across complex, global, matrixed organizations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex risk and regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving organizational change.
Who You'll Work With
You will join Enterprise Procurement & Payables and will partner closely with Procurement leadership, Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Enterprise Risk, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Data Privacy, Finance, and other Enterprise Services teams. You will also work extensively with regional stakeholders, functional leaders, and suppliers to continue to transform BCG’s approach to supplier risk and support the continued evolution of BCG's procurement operating model.
Additional info
At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person collaboration plays an important role in our culture, mentorship, and professional development.
For this role, you will generally be expected to work from a BCG office or in person with clients on a regular basis (typically around 50% of working time), depending on business needs and in line with local policies and practices.
We aim to provide a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters connection and teamwork.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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