Job Description

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework ensures that Sandoz is conducting business with third parties who align to Sandoz’ ethical standards.
The TPRM specialist works with internal risk experts and external suppliers to execute the process with complete responsibility and diligence to minimize the risks for Sandoz; acts as a subject matter expert in the process and provides administrative support to the overall TPRM Operating Model.

Major accountabilities:

• Process on-boarding workflows for new supplier qualifications

• Support coordination of risk reviews on suppliers for risk areas such as Labor rights, HSE, Anti-bribery, Animal welfare, ISRM and Data Privacy

• Perform routine compliance assessment and analysis of supplier information

• Process questionnaires for confirmed cases and interact with supplier in case of problems or questions

• Analyze and review questionnaire, additional documents, in particular for red flags

• Update and maintain local supplier registers for country divisions

• Coordinate the identification and ranking of vendor risks

• Collaborate with functions in the region and represent TPRM in such local forums

• Identify automation opportunities and promote a continuous improvements culture

• Maintaining data Accuracy and Integrity at all levels.

• Support with Ad-Hoc Projects

• Drive Business engagement, problem identification and resolution.

• Support with reporting

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely completion of Third Party Risk Assessments.

• Timely follow up and closure of open CAPAs.

• Process accuracy and quality in line with defined Standard Operating Procedures.

• Process productivity.

• Customer satisfaction.
• Contributions in process improvement.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Languages:

Fluent in English essential and Spanish/Portuguese language capabilities preferred

Experience and Skills:

• 2-5 years of experience of working in a global environment in a similar position.
• Relevant experience in third-party risk management or operational risk management is preferred.
• Experience in supporting compliance related processes.
• Auditing and/or business process re-engineering experience, with strong internal control focus would be an advantage.

Skills Desired

Automated Process, Business Partners, Decision Making Skills, Law (Legal System), Legal Advice, Litigation Law, Negotiation Skills, Proactivity, Public Speaking, Quick Learner