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AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts initial analyses of Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) processes to monitor, mitigate, and report on risk from third party relationships especially suppliers.  This includes optimizing the TPRM efforts on:
  • Supplier risk assessments, supplier audits, supplier onboarding, supplier document refresher/ review, supplier termination procedures, and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements
  • Monitoring and reporting on credit risk and other potential risks from key suppliers
  • Providing periodic risk reports on key risks and mitigation strategies

• Promote the Supplier Governance Policy and Supplier Risk Framework to ensure supplier risk awareness and ongoing compliance for suppliers
• Provide analytical support to Sourcing and Procurement teams to ensure effective due diligence, risk reduction and monitoring
• Identify critical and high risk suppliers, make recommendations and advise on targeted risk reduction programs, and actions
• Implement an ongoing risk review and monitoring of all risk segments as appropriate

• Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations of the TPRM processes and other SCM processes

• Provide recommendations to management as appropriate on existing strategies, operations review, oversight planning, and reporting
• Evaluate third parties and internal stakeholders to identify and remediate risks, document identified issues and track remediation efforts
• Facilitate TPRM process for both initial due diligence and ongoing evaluation of third party supplies and services
• Manage data collection, analysis, and planning work for key initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supplier management, supply chain sourcing management, or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5+ years’ experience in one or more of the following areas:  strategic sourcing, supplier management, supplier relationship management, internal audit, supplier risk management, or compliance
• Microsoft Office experience is required with proficiency in Excel
• Client centric focus on achieving goals and managing outcomes
• Ability to provide analytical support and specialized advice on third party risk management to SCM stakeholders
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience with internal and external audit firms preferred
• Ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates ability to multitask and to work collaboratively with other  functional groups
• Ability to complete duties with discretion and confidentiality reflecting the sensitive nature of the work
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail through process and project delivery
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• ERP/MRP:  IFS preferred; others like BAAN, SAP, JD Edwards, and Oracle are acceptable
• Experience with Dun & Bradstreet and/or Refinitiv World Check Risk Intelligence preferred

DIRECTION EXERCISED:  Provides recommendations and advice to all supply chain employees with regard to TPRM.  

DISCRETION EXERCISED:  Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.  Exercises a wide degree of latitude and creativity when analyzing and assessing third party risk.  Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

LIAISES WITH:  SCM Management, DCAA/SUPSHIP, Compliance Consultants, and Authorities.  Collaborate across various functions in the supply chain such as Material Program Planning, Estimating, Business Development, Contracts, Programs, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics.

TRAVEL:  Domestic and international travel may be required

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Able to provide proof of US Person Status
  • No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
  • No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
  • Willing to submit to a drug screen
  • Willing to submit to a background check

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

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