Organon

Associate Director – Global Procurement Third Party Risk, Policy & Compliance

PRT - Lisbon - Lisbon Full time

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate Director – Global Procurement Third Party Risk, Policy & Compliance to join our Global Procurement & Supplier Management (GPSM) organization. GPSM partners with the business to deliver sourcing strategies, optimize supplier performance, and drive impactful business outcomes through agile processes and strong governance.

As part of our Third Party Risk, Compliance & ESG team, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, managing risk, and aligning procurement policies with corporate strategy and regulatory standards. This is an exciting opportunity to define the vision and strategy for risk management and compliance processes across Organon.

Responsibilities:

Lead Third Party Risk Management & Due Diligence

  • Serve as the business process expert for risk and compliance tools (e.g., Aravo).

  • Drive continuous improvement and system rollouts in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

  • Ensure high-quality data for supplier risk assessments across multiple domains.

  • Oversee third-party risk management processes, templates, and training materials.

  • Act as the point of contact for risk solutions and external service providers.

Own GPSM Policy Governance

  • Maintain and enhance procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

  • Lead policy rollouts, training, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit to ensure alignment with corporate standards.

  • Manage version control and translations for all policy documents.

Drive Strategic Initiatives

  • Collaborate with leadership to define and execute strategies for sourcing management and compliance.

  • Lead projects that optimize processes and strengthen governance.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Procurement, or related field.

Experience:

  • 10+ years in sourcing, quality, compliance, or risk management.

  • Strong understanding of procurement policies and processes.

  • Proven experience working with senior leaders in compliance and risk management.

  • International and cross-functional experience.

Skills:

  • Strategic thinking, project management, and process improvement expertise.

  • Ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

  • Familiarity with procurement systems (SAP, Coupa) and risk tools (Aravo, Moody’s).

  • Self-starter with flexibility and resilience in dynamic environments.

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. 

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Annualized Salary Range

Annualized Salary Range (Global)

Annualized Salary Range (Canada)

Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1