Third Party Risk Senior Manager, Procurement - Equinix
Frisco, TX
About the Job
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
The Risk Management Senior Manager for Procurement develops strategy for risk mitigation related to suppliers, internal partners/vendors, global procedures and REIT exposures. The role will ensure technology systems are designed and developed to automate risk processes. The leader will have close interactions with business stakeholders and our legal team on contract provisions and adherence to policies.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Procurement Global Risk Governance Process and Systems
Defines and executes a three line of defense (3LOD) strategy; responsible for overall domain strategy
Defines program KPI’s and KRI’s and ensures team performance
Manages a matrix team of Risk Domain Owners (RDO) across Equinix
Responsible for overall process and controls design within our TPRM Supplier System of Record (SoR), Equinix’s “Know Your Supplier” program
Ensures high quality team outcomes when reviewed & challenged by Second Line of Defense (SLOD) and Third Line of Defense (TLOD)
Key interface with SLOD Risk Domain Owners (RDO’s), Procurement and BU Management and Third Parties
Serves as the Risk Domain Owner (Security, Env Health and Safety, Anti Bribery and Corruption) for supplier Commercial Risk (Financial, Reputational, Legal, Regulatory)
Drives process and controls efforts, against company policies, for First Line of Defense (FLOD) and Second Line of Defense (SLOD) TPRM specific
Investigates and acts on the deactivation of a supplier for risk related purposes
Serve as escalation point for incidents and other significant issues involving Third Parties under management
Presents to relevant Risk/Sr. Management Committees as needed
Chairs the Know Your Supplier Executive Steering Committee
Drives the TPRM management process across Equinix, ensures timely and accurate updating of Procurement Risk Registers across all risk domains and TPRM management process across Equinix
Maintains current working knowledge of Regulatory Guidance
Ensures employees maintain required training requirements
Qualifications
10+ years Third Party Risk Management experience.
Bachelor's degree in business, risk management or related field
Analytical mindset, able to manage risks both at the micro and macro levels
Ability to identify issues and work them to closure, including remediation and escalation where appropriate
Strong communication skills and ability to create effective executive presentations
Discretion and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive issues
Organizational skill and ability to prioritize
Build and maintain relationships at director and above levels
Extensive program management experience within process driven environments
Experience working across a diverse set of stakeholders with positive results
Proven years Third Party Risk Management experience
Experience managing complex and dynamic Third-Party relationships
Third Party Risk Management Certification (CTPRP, CTPRA or similar)
Experience with Security Incident Management
Procurement experience
Managing complex relationships
Proven years project management or Lean Six Sigma White/Green/Blackbelt
Experience with MS Office, Prevalent and Teams
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.