Associate Managing Consultant, Supplier Enablement

About the Role

Supplier Enablement manages a key component of our corporate client's growth strategy and execution for virtual cards. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in the value proposition of commercial cards and be able to articulate the value to both internal and external audiences. This role would be responsible for data compilation and analysis of AP spend files, internal stakeholder buy-in and approval of target suppliers, partnering with the client's issuing provider to execute the campaign, and contributing to a review of program effectiveness if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support week-to-week communication with client's issuing bank partner on supplier enablement campaigns
• Individual outreach and dialogue with key strategic suppliers as necessary
• Continually increase his/her knowledge and understanding of our client's suppliers and commodities that accept commercial cards
• Utilize proven, accredited project and change management methodologies and techniques to help clients drive measurable value
• Report on issues, risks, progress, and timelines and summarize effectively, offering analysis, options, and credible solutions
• Manage working relationship with client managers, and act as trusted and reliable partner
• Develop sound business recommendations and deliver effective client presentations
• Communicate with internal stakeholders on campaign success metrics
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital and solution development, being a strong brand ambassador for Mastercard and Data & Services
• Grow from coaching to enable ownership of day-to-day project management across client projects, and mentor junior team members

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation or some sales/relationship management experience
• Experience developing client facing and supplier relationships
• Knowledge of Procure to Pay (P2P) business cycle and payment strategies as well as virtual card payments and working capital experience in treasury management, commercial card, procurement, finance, or accounts payable role
• Exposure to financial institutions, payments, and/or consultancies
• Experience managing clients or internal stakeholders
• Logical, structured thinking
• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with multiple clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
• Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs
• Ability to travel to client sites on a semi-regular basis

Pay

Base Salary Range: 104,000.00 - 177,000.00 USD Annual