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Your main objectives are to:\nLead the Procurement Vendor Risk Management framework and related processes for AXA Group Operations and GIE AXA, ensuring:the vendor risk management process complies with the Group framework and applicable regulatory requirements;s\nproper governances are in place with clear RACI between different Subject Matter Experts and procurement teams,\noperational excellence and efficiency of the processes and technology supporting the processes, \nMonitoring of vendor risk activities through-out the lifecycle of supplier contracts\n\nlead regulatory reporting : DORA Register of Information (ROI) AXA Critical Outsourcing Reporting ( ACOR) \nMain missions\nYour responsibilities include:\nDriving the continuous improvement of Procurement Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) processes, governance and tools, in alignment with Group guidelines, to simplify and streamline processes while strengthening compliance with applicable internal standards and regulatory requirements:\nWork in close collaboration with different GO & GIE AXA Subject Matter Experts - Legal, Data Privacy, Compliance, Information Security, Operational Resilience, Risk, Finance, ESG- with the objective to industrialize and simplify processes whilst ensuring compliance, risk mitigation and customer satisfaction in a pragmatic manner\nProvide Group Procurement with structured feedback and lessons learned from the use of ProcessUnity, helping to shape technology enhancements and continuously improve process efficiency and user experience.Act as Process Owner the process owner for the effective implementation of the TPRM framework in ProcessUnity: leverage reporting capabilities to monitor process compliance and ensure that workflow owners meet agreed SLAs at each stage; collaborate work closely with the tool management team to identify and report identified defects, support their resolution and drive continuous improvements in tool effectiveness and continuously improve the user experience.Ensure proper vendor risk KPI/SLA are in place and monitor vendor risk throughout contract lifecycle\n\nPerform benchmarking across other AXA Group entities and with relevant market peers, and foster cross-functional collaboration where relevant, to identify and leverage best practices that support process simplification, operational efficiency and strengthened compliance.\n\nLeading Procurement Vendor Risk activities\nDefine & maintain for AXA GO & GIE AXA, procurement vendor risk framework in line with Group framework \nDrive vendor risk process within procurement sourcing process in collaboration with category management teams. \nOrganize & lead procurement vendor risk committees with the different Subject Matter Experts on regulatorily critical sourcing deals and/or with a risk identified in one domain\nWork with the GO & GIE AXA Risk Team to define and quantify scenarios of risk, follow risk mitigation plan, produce Group KRI on procurement and improve risk profile at the division level\nBe the GO & GIE AXA representative in the different Vendor Risk communities \nCollaboration / Stakeholder Management\nWork closely with key stakeholders as buyers and sourcing business partners (SBP) on procurement side and Subject Matter Experts (Risk, Legal, Data Privacy/AI, Compliance, Information Security and Operational Resilience)\nWork closely with Vendor audit expert to professionalize vendor audits\nTeam management\nCoordinate a team composed 3 off-shored resources based out of India \nExpected skills & experience\nWe are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:\nExperience\n10+ years of professional experience required in matrix & international environment, with at least 5 years of experience in procurement or consulting / project management\nExperience in third party risk management, vendor management,outsourcing is an asset\nTechnical skills\nExperience in working with procurement & risk management software solutions/technologies\nExperience in working with vendor risk management methodologies \nExperience in project/program management with strong change management component\nAt ease with Excel and Powerpoint\nLanguages : \nEnglish - Fluent in speaking and writing\nFrench or Spanish are a strong plus\n\nSoft skills / transversal skills\nGood business acumen: ability to rapidly understand, assimilate, analyses and act on complex business situations\nAble to think strategically, challenge the status quo and identify opportunities for improvement\nStrong transformation skills and want to be a lever for transformation and simplification \nPractical, hands-on & pragmatic approach to deliver concrete results and to structure the environment in the way that is necessary to drive actions\nStrong communication skills both oral & written with ability to tailor communication to varying audiences, quickly incorporate feedback and adjust accordingly. Ability to build effective & impactful presentation for C-Levels\nExcellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with customer orientation \n\nWhere will you be in the organization?\nThe division\nYou will join Group Procurement. Our mission is to increase AXA Group competitiveness by optimizing the end-to-end Procurement cycle of external spend, while building a high performance and risk-managed supplier based. We have 2 different mandates, a global and corporate Procurement one.\nOur division is composed of several departments with respective accountabilities:\nGroup Procurement Partnerships \nGroup Procurement General Expenses & Real Estate \nGroup Procurement IT & Security \nProcurement Cesame \nGroup Procurement Performance & Transformation \nAXA GO & GIE AXA Procurement Operations & Performance\nThe department / team\nYou will be part of the team AXA GO & GIE AXA Procurement Operations & Performance in charge of AXA GO & GIE AXA Vendor Risk. This team is in charge of managing Vendor Risk Framework, Regulatory compliance & reporting (DORA, Solvency 2) and coordinating Vendor audits, Procurement internal controls and audits for both AXA entities.\nWhat we offer\nWe bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.\nAbout the entity\nAXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.\nWe set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.\nWe are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.\nAt AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:\nState-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience\nState-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks\nHigh-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities\nAbout AXA\nAs a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. 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