HR&E TPRM Specialist (1 year contract)

At HEINEKEN Kraków (HEINEKEN Global Shared Services) our success comes directly from our great people. We are a growing team of business experts in finance, accounting, data and technology ready to „WOW” the world with our expertise, passion and pride to be GREEN.We act on our values of Passion for consumers & customers, Courage to dream & pioneer, Care for people & planet, Enjoyment of Life, always focused on being ourselves: inclusive, diverse, and open for new challenges.

The TPRM Specialist is responsible for monitoring and mitigating third-party risks related to Human Rights and Environmental standards, including conducting risk screenings, coordinating and executing mitigation plans, tracking compliance, and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the integrity of vendor operations. In this role, the TPRM Specialist develops a strong working knowledge of HR&E risk domains and provides clear guidance to the business on required mitigations actions or expectations to address identified risks. As part of the TPRM Control Tower, the team serves as HEINEKEN’s first line of defence, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the supplier base while supporting the consistent application of standards and helping embed Human Rights and Environmental expectations throughout the supply chain.

1 year contract.

Your responsibilities would include:

Evaluating Risk Screening Findings

• Analysing risk data and alerts from the Prewave system and conductong additional investigation, where required, to identify potential HR&E risks.
• Assessing the severity and likelihood of identified risks and alerts to prioritize mitigation measures or escalations.

Developing and Administering Mitigation Plans

• Adopting and tweaking mitigation plans based on identified risks.
• Ensuring that mitigation plans are comprehensive and addressing all identified risks effectively.
• Sharing approved mitigation plans with HGP, OpCo procurement teams and external stakeholders.
• Providing clear instructions and guidelines on executing the mitigation plans.

Monitoring Compliance and Effectiveness of Mitigation Actions

• Tracking the implementation of mitigation plans to ensure compliance.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of mitigation measures and making adjustments as necessary.

Identifying, Documenting and Tracking Risk Findings/Issues

• Detecting and documenting risk findings, issues and incident alerts related to HR&E in vendor’s operations.
• Conducting detailed analysis of vendor practices to identify compliance with HR&E guidelines.
• Monitoring and evaluating, periodically, the risk performance of vendors, concerning HR&E standards.

Validation of Due Diligence Assessment Scores

• Verifying and assessing the Due Diligence scoring results for assigned vendors, including screening results & responses review and determination of necessary actions
• Reviewing the assessment process and confirming that scores accurately reflect the vendor's risk profile.

Providing Updates on Monitoring Results

• Regularly communicating the results of risk monitoring activities to relevant stakeholders.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations highlighting key findings and significant risks.

Escalating Issues as Needed

• Identifying and escalating any compliance issues or risks that cannot be mitigated at the operational level.
• Collaborating with senior management and relevant stakeholders to address escalated issues promptly.

Collaborating with Stakeholders

• Working closely with risk functions, local & global procurement teams, and other relevant departments.
• Facilitating regular meetings and communication channels to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.

Providing Training and Support

• Offering training and support to procurement teams and other relevant staff on risk mitigation processes and best practices.
• Developing training materials and resources to enhance understanding and compliance with risk mitigation requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Identifying opportunities for improving the risk assessment and monitoring processes.
• Incorporating feedback and stay updated with industry best practices and regulatory changes.

You are a good match if you have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Social Science or Anthropology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Experience: Procurement, customer or vendor management experience, or related field and data fluency. Experience in HR&E risk management is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Value Chain Due Dilligence or Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requirements
• Project management certification
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of HR&E standards and regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal English

Nice to have:

• Any other additional languages (Spanish, French)

At HEINEKEN Kraków, we take integrity and ethical conduct seriously. If someone has concerns about a possible violation of legal regulations indicated in Polish Whistleblowing Act or our Code of Business Conduct, we encourage them to speak up. Cases can be reported to global team or locally (in line with the local HGSS Whistleblowing procedure) by selecting proper option in this tool or by communicating it on hotline.

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