INTERNAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AUDIT-Purchasing

The Internal Auditor, Quality (Purchasing) is responsible for the execution of Internal Audit activities of Purchasing Department and assisting with the administration of the Internal Audit process in accordance with Company procedures. This position will interface with individuals at all levels of the organization to conduct audits at specified intervals and report audit findings. This position will facilitate and monitor the life-cycle of audit findings until completion. Duties & Responsibilities: • Maintain and support Internal Audit process: • Adhere to approved audit plans • Prepare audit agenda including: objective, scope and criteria • Document findings and create audit records • Work with departments/auditees to address identified issues, provide recommendations and facilitate the corrective action process • Communicate action items and escalate issues to management • Ensure audit findings are addressed in a timely manner • Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions taken as a result of the audit. • Prepare audit reports and maintain audit files • • Quality Metric Management: • Assist with trend analyses related to audits (e.g. types/number of observations) • Follow up with Process Owners to ensure actions are being completed per defined requirements • Identify and communicate opportunities to improve the quality management system • Research applicable regulations and standards to ensure the Company’s ongoing compliance • Other duties or special projects as assigned • Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Minimum Qualifications: • Five years of experience in internal audit focused on purchasing activities. • Bachelor Degree in related disciplines. • Preferably those who have been actively involved in procurement and purchasing department activities. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to express ideas both orally and in written form. • Well organized and accustomed to maintaining excellent records. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Advanced computer skills including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and management of spreadsheets and generating reports. • Apply effective time management, critical thinking, problem solving and collaborative approaches to improving internal audit program. • Ability to analyze situations thoroughly, identify potential problems, find and implement effective solutions. • Ability to travel.