Supplier Relationship manager

MSIG Europe; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MSIG Europe is seeking a Supplier Relationship & Third-Party Risk Manager to enhance supplier governance and risk management across the organization. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and procurement effectiveness while developing robust relationships with key suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in vendor management within regulated industries and possess excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in Supplier Relationship Management or Vendor Management.
• Experience in regulated industries such as insurance or banking.
• Strong understanding of third-party risk and supplier governance.
• Fluency in English; Dutch, French, or German are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and improve supplier relationship management frameworks.
• Build partnerships with internal stakeholders for procurement objectives.
• Act as a procurement advisor on third-party spend.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.

Kenntnisse

Supplier Relationship Management

Vendor Management

Third-Party Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Jobbeschreibung

About the Job

As Supplier Relationship & Third-Party Risk Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening how MSIG Europe manages supplier relationships, vendor performance, and third-party risk across the organization. Reporting to the Head of Procurement in the Netherlands, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of the supplier governance and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework in a highly regulated international insurance environment.

You will act as a trusted procurement advisor and commercial partner to the business, ensuring supplier resilience, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation. Working closely with Procurement, IT, Legal, Information Security, Cyber Security, and business stakeholders, you will oversee the full supplier lifecycle while helping to build a best-in-class Procurement function across MSIG Europe.

This role offers the opportunity to operate at a strategic level while remaining hands‑on in supplier governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve the supplier relationship management and third‑party risk framework across MSIG Europe.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to align procurement objectives with business needs.
• Act as a procurement advisor and commercial partner on third‑party spend, supplier performance, and risk‑related matters.
• Contribute to the Procurement strategy with a focus on supplier resilience, risk‑informed sourcing, and long‑term value creation.
• Ensure the Procurement Framework is understood, adopted, and implemented across the organization.
• Establish and maintain governance processes for critical suppliers and contracts.
• Create and manage supplier scorecards, KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting.
• Lead Quarterly Service Reviews (QSRs) and annual executive supplier meetings.
• Identify supplier performance gaps and drive Service Improvement Plans where needed.
• Influence supplier performance through effective negotiation, constructive challenge, and contractual management.
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Cyber Security, Information Security, and vendor managers to assess supplier risks and address performance concerns.
• Coordinate Third‑Party Risk Management activities across departments and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Manage regulatory reporting obligations related to critical vendors, including interactions with regulators such as the NBB.
• Maintain and update risk assessment methodologies and templates to align with evolving regulatory requirements, including DORA.
• Monitor external market developments and emerging risks related to third‑party contracting.
• Support the adoption of procurement technologies, analytics, and best‑practice procurement processes.
• Take ownership of procurement projects and initiatives as assigned by the Head of Procurement.
• Contribute to cross‑border procurement initiatives and support organizational change efforts.

Your Profile

• Proven experience in Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, or Third‑Party Risk Management.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries such as insurance, banking, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of third‑party risk, supplier governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks, including DORA, is considered a strong advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills across all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to challenge constructively and negotiate effectively.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance cost, risk, resilience, and long‑term value.
• Affinity with legal and contractual aspects of supplier management and the ability to translate business needs into contractual frameworks.
• Comfortable working independently in a dynamic and evolving environment while driving best practices.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Fluent in English; Dutch, French, or German are considered an advantage.
• A proactive self‑starter with a collaborative mindset and strong sense of accountability.

What Success Looks Like

• Building strong and resilient supplier relationships across the organization.
• Improving supplier performance visibility through effective governance and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal third‑party risk requirements.
• Driving procurement best practices and strengthening procurement maturity across MSIG Europe.
• Supporting innovation, operational resilience, and long‑term business value through strategic supplier partnerships.