Due Diligence Associate Specialist-Third Party Risk

MSD; Puerto Bogotá; Hybride; COP 55 000 000 - 85 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Merck & Co., Inc. in Colombia is seeking a Third Party Risk Due Diligence Associate Specialist to partner with external suppliers, assess due diligence, and manage risk across procurement and business areas.

The role emphasizes collaboration, process adherence, and mitigation planning in a hybrid work environment. The position requires strong communication, project management, and English proficiency, with a focus on data-driven risk mitigation and cross-functional coordination within a matrix

Qualifications

• Proficient communication with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with strong project management.
• Service mindset and growth mindset.
• Ability to follow processes and assist with process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem solving and corrective actions.
• Appreciation for diversity of thought and inclusion.
• Strong written and oral communication in English.

Responsabilités

• Partner with external suppliers to complete supplier due diligence assessments promptly.
• Track, review, and evaluate completed supplier due diligence assessments.
• Engage procurement requestors and business areas to communicate risks and mitigation plans.
• Implement and track supplier mitigation plans to completion.
• Partner with functional areas about red flags.

Connaissances

Communication

Detail oriented

Project management

Process improvement

Matrix organization

Problem solving

Diversity & inclusion

English proficiency

Formation

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

Description du poste

Job Description

Third Party Risk Due Diligence Associate 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.

Primary Roles

• 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.

Position Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement: BS/BA degree in Business, Engineering, Science or related field

Required experience and skills

• Proficient 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.

Preferred experience and skills

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical / life science operations.
• Knowledge of risks related to: data privacy, bribery & corruption, finance, ESG, IT, intellectual property, pharmacovigilance and conflict minerals.
• Some experience in Procurement, Compliance, Quality, Technical, or Manufacturing/Operations.

Required Skills

• Business Process Standardization, Demand Management, Detail-Oriented, Efficiency Management, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Process Improvements, Production Scheduling, Risk Management, Supplier Development Programs, Supplier Performance Management (PM), Supplier Relationship Management, Writing Technical Documents

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA

Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
Visa Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift: Not Indicated
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): na
Job Posting End Date: 11/16/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.