Third Party Risk Due Diligence Associate Specialist

Job title: Third Party Risk Due Diligence Associate Specialist

Company: MSD


Job description: Job DescriptionThe 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.Due to the expansion of our team, we are looking for a Third Party Risk Due Diligence Associate Specialist. This is a permanent, full-time and hybrid role.The Third Party Risk Due Diligence Associate Specialist’s role 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 business areas to communicate risks, educate them on the risks & mitigation plans. Seek approval and acceptance
• Implementing and tracking supplier mitigation plans to completion
• Consulting with functional areas for high or complex risk mitigation plans
• Assist with authoring department work instructions and process improvements related to Third Party due diligence

Position Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Business, Engineering, Science or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Procurement, Compliance, Quality, Technical, or Manufacturing/Operations
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Service Mindset and Growth mindset
• Attention to detail and project management skills
• 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; any additional language is a plus

Preferred experience and skills:

• Specialized knowledge of Privacy, Security, IT, Finance, Anti Bribery & Anti-Corruption risks
• Knowledge of Power BI to track and enhance department metrics
• Additional language skills are welcome in Japanese, German, Spanish, Italian, French

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system plus referral program
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applySearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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Location: Praha

Job date: Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:11:00 GMT

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