About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Supplier Enablement Supply Chain Director to join the Supply Chain Management Procure to Pay team. The Procure to Pay team is responsible for global delivery of support Services to the enterprise including Supplier Enablement, Invoice Processing, Accounts Payable, Integrated Tax Accounting, Corporate Travel and Aviation.

This role will report directly to the Procure to Pay Executive and be responsible for leading the Supplier Enablement function. This operational role will be responsible for creating and maintaining a centralized supplier onboarding and enabling process and continually improve Supply Chain practices, reduce risk, simplify processes and create efficiencies. The team consists of a Supplier Enablement Operations team responsible for day-to-day supplier registration activities and Supplier Enablement program consultants responsible for various enablement and enhancement programs.

This role will manage day-to-day operations as well as direct programs to advance the function in alignment with the Supply Chain Management target state operating model. This leader will be responsible for implementing, and managing to, key performance and control metrics and drive operational improvements. It will develop an optimal global resource strategy to provide best in class service levels. This role will be a vital contributor to the design and implementation of Supplier Enablement target operating model, including supporting capabilities and technology.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop specialized teams of managers, supply chain professionals and individual contributors to execute supplier enablement activities
• Identify opportunities and strategies to achieve operational objective and the Supplier Enablement target operating model
• Lead Supplier Enablement team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues, to meet workflows and productivity, to ensure service level agreements for delivery and quality are met or exceeded
• Define and implement appropriate policies, processes procedures and controls to optimize the operational environment in alignment with the companies Risk Management Framework
• Collaborate with and influence executives to align business priorities and establish tactical and strategic business objectives
• Integrate the Supplier Enablement function with Procure to Pay and Supply Chain Management target operating model
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Supplier Enablement
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Required Qualifications, US:

• 8+ years of Supply Chain experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of Supplier Enablement operations and supporting infrastructure
• Knowledge of Procure to Pay and Supply Chain Management functions
• Strong experience in developing and implementing operations strategy and delivery model
• Strong experience in managing people, developing strong performing teams and mentoring / coaching people to become leaders
• Exhibits strong relationship / negotiation orientation with senior level business partners globally
• Excellent Communication, planning and organizing skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management, networking and relationship management skills
• Strong client orientation and understanding of operational risk
• Passion for quality and improving controls and operational performance
• Ability to drive change and transformation, project management & implementation in business operations
• Takes ownership and accountability for responsibilities, business outcomes, and for management of risk exposure

Job Expectations: We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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