Manager, Enterprise Procurement Risk Management

Manager, Enterprise Procurement Risk Management

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The Manager, Enterprise Procurement Risk Management (EPRM) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-wide procurement risk management processes that enhance supply continuity, compliance, and resilience across all procurement categories. This role supports the Director in embedding procurement risk management (PRM) governance, tools, and analytics into sourcing, supplier onboarding, and performance management. The Manager partners with cross-functional teamsincluding Legal, Compliance, Finance, IT Security, and Enterprise Risk Managementto ensure Albemarle's supplier base and procurement activities meet regulatory, ESG, and operational resilience expectations.

The position requires a mix of analytical, strategic, and operational capabilities to monitor third-party risks, support risk mitigation planning, and ensure the Procurement function operates in alignment with corporate risk appetite and business continuity objectives. This position is hybrid and requires coming into our Charlotte office three days per week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Procurement Risk Governance

• Support the design and rollout of the Procurement Risk Management Framework, including policies, standards, and procedures aligned with corporate risk and compliance expectations.
• Maintain the enterprise supplier risk register and ensure timely updates of risk scoring, mitigation plans, and escalation status.
• Partner with Category Managers and Sourcing Leads to perform supplier risk segmentation and due diligence across financial, operational, ESG, and cyber risk dimensions.
• Lead supplier risk assessments during onboarding, renewal, or critical sourcing events.
• Support quarterly risk reviews and facilitate reporting to the Procurement Leadership Team and Enterprise Risk Council.

Risk Monitoring & Analytics

Process Integration & Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Additional Skills, and Capabilities

Education / Qualifications and Experience

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, a diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally. We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose, and grow together.