Hybrid Supplier Security Manager

at Vodafone

• Job title: Supplier Security Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Romania

About the role

• Supplier Security Manager at Vodafone overseeing the security strategy and supplier compliance. Guiding initiatives to mitigate supplier security risks and improve security assurance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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).

Benefits

• 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