Hybrid Third-Party Risk Manager - Supplier Risk Leader

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a GPS Risk Lead to partner across the enterprise to reduce third-party risk and supervise supplier risk throughout the life cycle.

You will build risk frameworks, conduct assessments, and implement remediation plans to protect Cisco financially and protect its brand. The role requires strong analytical skills, global experience, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading third party risk management programs.
• Bachelor's in related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in global roles and influencing diverse audiences at all levels.
• Experience with Ariba or SAP risk modules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter advisor for third-party risk with high influence on GPS’s approach to supplier risk.
• Build, implement, supervise and assess risk frameworks for changing risk environments.
• Conduct vendor risk assessments and tier suppliers by risk.
• Develop remediation plans for identified risks and drive risk reductions.
• Advise collaborators on risk-aware decision making through risk management programs.

Skills

Third party risk management

Stakeholder influence

Strong judgment

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Ariba

SAP risk modules

Smart Buy

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a GPS Risk Lead to partner across the enterprise to reduce third-party risk and supervise supplier risk throughout the life cycle.

You will build risk frameworks, conduct assessments, and implement remediation plans to protect Cisco financially and protect its brand. The role requires strong analytical skills, global experience, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision.