Supplier Security Manager

At Vodafone, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we're shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you're part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Define and oversee the execution of the supplier security strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, risk appetite, and the evolving threat landscape.

Lead strategic initiatives to reduce supplier security risks.

Develop frameworks, processes, and tools for effective supplier security risk management.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (such as Legal and Procurement) to ensure security requirements are embedded in sourcing and contract management processes.

Monitor ongoing supplier compliance based on risk profiles.

Oversee all supporting activities, including KPI and MI reporting, risk flagging, and issue remediation.

Provide high-quality professional advice to internal teams and support the continuous improvement of the supplier security assurance framework.

• You have at least 5 years of experience in supplier security assurance within a complex, global organization.
• You possess in-depth knowledge of ISO standards related to security and business continuity.
• You demonstrate excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• You have a thorough understanding of supplier governance, security management processes, practices, and technical countermeasures.
• You are able to analyze complex information, identify key points, and communicate them clearly and effectively.
• You hold relevant professional certifications (such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CBCI, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or ISO 22301 Lead Auditor).

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

• Hybrid working regime 2 days from the office, 3 days remote
• Special discounts for Vodafone employees, Friends & Family offers
• Demo telephone subscription - unlimited (voice and data)
• Voucher for the purchase of a mobile phone
• Medical subscription to a top private clinic & other medical benefits
• Insurance for hospitalization and surgical interventions
• Life insurance
• Meal tickets
• Bookster subscription
• Participation in development programs and challenging projects in the leadership area
• Access to internal Wellbeing & Recognition events
• Extra vacation days (for seniority, special events, volunteering)
• You will benefit from specializations in your field of activity, through programs based on modern training methods and systems

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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Together we can.

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