Manager, Supplier

Location Mexico City, Mexico Category Corporate Careers Job Id JREQ Job Type Full time HybridAre you passionate about the chance to bring your experience to a world-class company that is market-leading for both content and technology? If yes, we are looking for youJoin Our Team The Manager, Supplier & Contract Management is responsible for ensuring the delivery of some of Thomson Reuters’ most important global contracts and third-party supplier relationships through rigorous governance to achieve maximum value for investment and to optimize 360-degree relationships (buy from, sell to, partner with).The Manager, Supplier & Contract Management performs the ongoing and daily activities for managing global contracts.**About the Role**In this opportunity as a Manager, Supplier & Contract Management, you will be responsible to:- Act as an escalation point on supplier matters, liaising with and advising the business and TR senior leaders as necessary, to achieve the best outcome for Thomson Reuters- Manage and negotiate to resolve major disputes, including on SLAs, unit rates, and contract compliance, to minimize commercial leakage and risk while sustaining healthy partnerships with suppliers- Control costs and limit financial risk and exposure through managing contracts and negotiating contract changes and settlements- Ensure contract deliverables and obligations, as well as stakeholder expectations, are met using Obligation Management practices and tools- Diagnose supplier performance and compliance issues relating to the contract, as well as recommend options and secure buy-in for plans to improve supplier performance/compliance- Manage, draft, redline, and negotiate contract changes including amendments and change requests and secure internal buy-in/approvals- Implement a methodology for price and performance benchmarking to ensure agreements remain commercially optimized over time- Implement best practice contract and commercial governance to reduce value leakage and erosion including adoption of a commercial issues log and leading contract and commercial governance meetings- Support 360-degree supplier relationship assessments and joint account planning with suppliers- Drive creation of formal supplier strategies in coordination with the business, stakeholders and senior leaders- Support Executive Business Review meetings and planning to align executives of Thomson Reuters and our most important suppliers on how to optimize the 360-degree relationship (buy from, sell to, partner with)- Represent Supplier & Contract Management in operational/service management governance forums with strategic suppliers- Manage contract terminations for cost-efficient and successful contract exitsScope of Impact:- Provide expert counsel support to business and stakeholders- Proactively manage global suppliers, including their account leaders, to industry best practices for a reduced risk perimeter and to minimize value leakage and erosion- Drive achievement of contracted deliverables and obligations by implementing formal Contract Obligation Management- Perform rigorous issue management and resolve supplier disputes through contract expertise and negotiation- Achieve value beyond the contract through market-leading 360-degree supplier relationship management methodologies**About You**- You’re a fit for the role of Manager, Supplier and Contract Management if your background includes:- Law degree (LLB) / Advanced degree (JD, LLM, MBA) preferred- Experience in contract management and/or supplier relationship management discipline, including experience of successful management of global contracts in excess of USD 15m value- Combined 5 years of experience in contract management, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and/or contract-related discipline- 3 years of contract management or supplier relationship management experience- Advanced negotiation and contract drafting skills, familiarity with contract and commercial management methodology, and a demonstrated track record of working ethically to achieve excellent outcomes- Advanced fluency in contract terminology (including legal and business terms and SLAs) and ability to master highly complex contracts- Rigorous attention to detail, expert analytics, advanced ability to interpret contract terms and conditions and advise and make recommendations- Strong business acumen with ability to navigate and analyze complex commercials of a deal- Strong ability to manage a varied range of stakeholders- Excellent (external and internal) relationship management- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Advanced strategic thinking and communications skills- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as SharePoint and Teams- Advanced project management skills and the ability to drive supplier and stakeholder deliverables to completion**To apply, please upload you