Job Description

Third Party Risk Due Diligence Specialist

Position Description:

Supplier Development & Performance Management Third Party Risk Due Diligence

The Supplier Development & Performance Management (SD&PM) team ensures delivery of reliable, compliant goods and services from compliant suppliers to enable an uninterrupted supply of our Company’s products and services to our patients. The Third-Party Risk Due Diligence Specialist’s

Primary Roles include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with external suppliers to ensure completion of the supplier due diligence assessments in a timely manner.
• Tracking, reviewing and evaluating completed supplier due diligence assessments.
• Engaging procurement requestors and business areas to communicate risks, educate them on the risks & mitigation plans. Seek approval and acceptance.
• Implementing and tracking supplier mitigation plans to completion.
• Partnering with functional areas about red flags or complex risk mitigation plans
• Assist with authoring department playbook and process improvements related to Third Party due diligence

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• BS/BA degree in Business, Engineering, Science or related field

Required experience and skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Procurement, Compliance, Quality, Technical, or Manufacturing/Operations
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Detail oriented and project management skills
• Service Mindset and Growth mindset
• Ability to follow processes and assist with process improvement initiatives
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and leverage expertise from other internal departments
• Problem solving and ability to develop corrective and preventative actions
• Appreciation and respect for diversity of thought and inclusion
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong written and oral communication skills in Portuguese

Preferred experience and skills

• Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g. Green Belt / Black Belt) or equivalent demonstrated process improvement experience
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical / life science operations
• Knowledge of risks related to: data privacy, bribery & corruption, finance, ESG, IT, intellectual property, pharmacovigilance and conflict minerals.
• Knowledge of Power BI to track and enhance department metrics

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

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