Procurement Assistant Director

.* Bachelor's Degree and 7-10 years of related experience or MBA/MS and 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, supplier management, or supply chain operations* Demonstrated expertise in supplier data management, supplier relationship management techniques and strategies, and day-to-day activity management within Procure to Invoice and Supplier Management workflows* Strong experience in developing and executing performance management frameworks, including KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives* Experience with enterprise procurement systems; familiarity with Jaggaer and Workday strongly preferred* Deep understanding of supplier data regulatory requirements, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act Customer Identification Programs, and OFAC sanctions screening protocols* Knowledge of NACHA Operating Rules for ACH/EFT transactions, including WEB Debit Account Validation requirements and upcoming Fraud Monitoring phases (2024-2026)* Familiarity with data protection regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and their application to supplier banking information* Understanding of IRS requirements, including 1099 regulations, TIN matching, W-9/W-8 verification, and FATCA compliance for international suppliers* Knowledge of international tax documentation and banking standards, particularly ISO 20022 migration, IBAN validation, and SWIFT protocols* Experience with master data management frameworks, including DAMA-DMBOK, Gartner's MDM Maturity Model, or DCAM* Understanding of ISO 8000 data quality standards and implementation of data quality dimensions (e.g., accuracy, completeness, timeliness, consistency, validity, uniqueness)* Knowledge of security standards, including PCI DSS for payment data, SOX Section 404 for financial controls, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ISO 27001:2022* Lead and oversee supplier onboarding and maintenance within our supply management systems, ensuring timely and accurate creation of supplier master file records in compliance with ISO 8000 data quality standards.* Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships while driving the transformation to a supplier self-service model.* Oversee the creation, updating, and deactivation of supplier records, including remit-to addresses, tax reporting information, ACH banking information verified through NACHA-compliant validation methods, and supplier contact information.* Ensure comprehensive regulatory compliance, including OFAC sanctions screening, Bank Secrecy Act requirements, W-9/W-8 verification through IRS TIN matching services, FATCA documentation for international suppliers, and restricted party screening against SDN, SSI, and consolidated sanctions lists.* Implement and maintain data security controls, including AES-256 encryption for sensitive banking data at rest, TLS 1.3/1.2 protocols for data in transit, and multi-factor authentication for system access.* Lead supplier data enrichment initiatives using third-party services (D&B, Experian, LexisNexis) to enhance data quality and risk assessment capabilities.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all supplier management processes aligned with DAMA-DMBOK framework and Gartner's MDM Maturity Model.* Develop, implement, and maintain processes, policies, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and Business Operating Principles incorporating NACHA Operating Rules updates and ISO 20022 transition requirements.* Lead IntelliBUY supplier management module enhancement and roadmap planning initiatives, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.* Implement automation opportunities for supplier data validation, including micro-deposit verification, instant account verification, and real-time sanctions screening.* Ensure data integrity and consistency between Workday and JAGGAER systems using master data management best practices and golden record creation methodologies.* Establish data quality monitoring across six dimensions: accuracy, completeness, timeliness, consistency, validity, and uniqueness.* Develop and execute comprehensive data quality scorecards tracking KPIs across accuracy rates, completeness percentage, timeliness metrics, and consistency scores* Report on key supplier onboarding metrics, including regulatory compliance rates, verification completion times, and data quality dimensions, to senior leadership* Implement continuous monitoring through real-time dashboards for OFAC screening results, TIN matching success rates, and banking verification outcomes.* Conduct risk assessments aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001:2022 standards for supplier data handling.* Lead quarterly reviews of audit logs and compliance reports to ensure adherence to SOX Section 404, PCI DSS, and GDPR requirements.* Collaborate with Legal/Office of General Counsel on regulatory compliance issues, beneficial ownership documentation, and Corporate Transparency Act requirements.* Serve as the University's spokesperson and subject matter expert for supplier data governance and regulatory compliance matters.* Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal risk, compliance, information security, and data privacy partners.* Lead cross-functional teams in implementing data protection controls, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), access management, and encryption standards.* Participate in industry forums and communities of practice focused on supplier data management standards (ECCMA, DAMA, ISM)* Support technology adoption for enhanced verification methods, including SWIFT Universal Confirmations, ISO 20022 messaging, and blockchain-based supplier validation* Communicate regulatory changes and compliance requirements to the university community, including NACHA fraud monitoring phases and FATCA updates.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. 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