Supplier Strategy Program Manager, Enterprise Risk and Performance

Meta is searching for an experienced Program Manager who specializes in supplier/third party risk to develop and implement supplier risk management and performance solutions at the enterprise level. This includes taking on a leadership role to drive strategy, roadmap projects and programs, processes, tools, metrics, and reporting throughout the lifecycle of the supplier relationship. This role requires someone who thrives in a flat, fast-pace organization using lightweight processes and creative ideas to obtain quick iterative solutions that drive significant impact. This individual will collaborate with key stakeholders in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Enterprise Products, Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and numerous Meta business teams.

Supplier Strategy Program Manager, Enterprise Risk and Performance Responsibilities:

• Build and foster cross-functional relationships. Proactively engage stakeholders to drive adoption of policies, processes and tools
• Obtain practical knowledge of operational constraints/barriers to develop enterprise solutions at a fast pace to gain adoption while mitigating risk
• Demonstrate operational understanding of assigned process area(s). Constantly problem-solve, innovate, improve, and optimize supplier-related processes and reduce risk
• Support cross-functional initiatives by conducting research and analysis, identifying the root cause of important problems within scope and developing practical, well-justified, and resource-optimized solutions to enhance tooling/infrastructure, processes, and workflows and strengthen supplier-related performance, internal and external
• Manage complex projects related to the supplier lifecycle processes, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, performance management, and risk mitigation, both internal and external
• Develop and implement project plans with timelines to ensure that stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, procurement, contract operations, and engineering products, to ensure all project deliverables are met and all stakeholders are satisfied with the outcomes
• Conduct regular project status updates and report progress to the Leadership team, highlighting any issues of risk and proposing solid mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to suppliers and procurement operations
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings, and develop and implement changes to drive efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify and resolve any issues or concerts, and to ensure that all project deliverables are met
• Provide training and support to internal teams on project management best practices and procedures

• B.A. or B.S. degree in business, risk management, engineering, procurement, or related discipline
• 6+ years of experience in Strategic Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Third-Party Risk Management, Project/Process Management, Sourcing, or Procurement
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills with experience balancing multiple initiatives at once
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in evaluating, developing and implementing supplier-related performance management solutions
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices, including sourcing, procurement, logistics, and their related tooling
• Experience driving change and improving end-to-end processes
• Experience developing and implementing risk mitigation solutions
• Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of developing and building business relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Advanced degree(s)
• Structured Query Language (SQL) coding experience