Supplier Risk Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Supplier Risk Analyst supports Cushman’s Global Procurement function by conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance throughout the entire third-party lifecycle, from onboarding to ongoing monitoring and offboarding. The Analyst is responsible for performing due diligence, evaluating supplier controls, and monitoring risk indicators to ensure suppliers meet company requirements and do not pose undue risk to the business or its clients. This includes assessing, documenting, and reporting on risks related to compliance, financial health, operational resilience, and business continuity. The role partners closely with Legal, Operations, Compliance, EHS, and other stakeholders to identify risks early, escalate concerns, and drive effective mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in related field is a plus but not required.
• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, supplier risk management, compliance, audit, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including problem-solving and critical thinking, with the ability to interpret data and identify risk patterns.
• Ability to manage confidential information and exercise sound risk judgment.
• Robust time-management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of risk management principles and vendor oversight practices.
• Skilled at identifying third-party risks and recommending appropriate mitigation steps.
• Effective communicator capable of translating complex topics into practical guidance.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and support cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Comfort using or willing to learn workflow tools (e.g., Power Automate, SharePoint, PowerBI).
• A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Ability to take initiative, make sound decisions, and maintain high work standards.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CTPRP, CISA, CRISC, CISM) are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments on new and existing suppliers, evaluating areas such as financial stability, business continuity, adverse media, and regulatory compliance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret supplier risk data from internal systems and third-party sources to identify potential risk exposures.
• Document and escalate high-risk findings to appropriate stakeholders in accordance with GSRM procedures.
• Track and follow-up on remediation items, corrective action plans, and risk mitigation activities using our internal Risk Management System.
• Assist with preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations on supplier risk for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and update supplier profiles, risk classifications and other risk data in our Risk Management System.
• Provide guidance and support to internal business units on third-party risk management requirements.
• Stay current on global risk developments, industry trends, and regulatory changes impacting supply chain and third-party risk.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the GSRM framework, processes, and tools.

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED