Risk Manager – Third Party Risk Management

• Serve as the subject matter advisor for third-party supplier risk
• Shape Cisco Global Procurement Services' approach to supplier risk
• Build, implement, supervise, and assess risk frameworks across supplier onboarding and the supplier lifecycle
• Conduct vendor risk assessments and tier suppliers by inherent and residual risk
• Build and implement remediation plans when risks are identified
• Implement metrics for risk scoring and risk-reduction target setting
• Advise internal collaborators on risk-aware decisions and risk management methodologies
• Consult with collaborators on standard third-party risk methodologies
• Implement and operate the end-to-end supplier risk program
• Partner with internal collaborators across Global Procurement Services and the enterprise
• Lead cross-functional teams on projects and major initiatives

• 5+ years of experience leading third party risk management programs
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience in global roles, prioritizing multiple stakeholders, and influencing diverse audiences at all levels
• Experience implementing critical initiatives in a sophisticated global environment
• Ability to use strong judgment and discretion in guiding collaborators on standard methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using Ariba, Smart Buy, and SAP risk modules
• Must reside in the Raleigh or Atlanta areas for consideration
• Advanced degree in a related field preferred
• Preferred experience in finance or data analytics
• Preferred operational improvement experience, such as Agile or Six Sigma

Demonstrates expertise in third-party supplier risk management, including the development and implementation of risk frameworks, vendor risk assessments, and remediation plans. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and advising on risk-aware decision-making in a global procurement context.

• Third Party Risk Management
• Risk Assessment
• Vendor Risk Frameworks
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Ariba and SAP Risk Modules

• Risk Framework Development
• Vendor Risk Assessment
• Remediation Planning
• Metrics Implementation
• Operational Improvement

• Collaboration
• Influencing Stakeholders
• Judgment and Discretion

• Supplier Risk Management
• Global Procurement Services
• Agile
• Six Sigma
• Data Analytics

• Ariba
• Smart Buy
• SAP Risk Modules