Vendor Risk Manager

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup offers a key role focusing on risk management within supply chain, emphasizing compliance with GDPR and data privacy in procurement. Ideal candidates will bring strong services procurement experience and a commitment to sustainability, contributing to meaningful projects. Join a collaborative environment that fosters growth and individual success.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of GDPR in commercial contracts.
• Ability to draft and administer data privacy clauses.
• Experience in supply chain risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk assessment and mitigation activities within supply chain.
• Ensure compliance in supplier relationships.
• Collaborate to embed sustainable and ethical improvements.

Skills

Understanding of GDPR and data protection regulations

Ability to draft data privacy contractual clauses

Experience in supply chain/procurement risk management

Strong services procurement background

Strong compliance mindset

Job description

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Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We have recently implemented a global finance change program aimed at better coordination, simplifying operations, automating processes, improving efficiency and consistency, and strengthening our control environment—all while prioritizing sustainable development. As part of this initiative, the Group procurement team will standardize and enhance our global operations.

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The Opportunity

This role primarily involves managing risk assessment and mitigation activities within our supply chain, with an initial focus on data privacy requirements. You will develop into managing legislative compliance and optimizing provisions in supplier agreements. You will design and lead processes to ensure excellence in due diligence that is maintained throughout supplier relationships, ensuring compliance and accessible information to support decisions. You will be recognized as an expert in this area, supporting others in the procurement process. The role reports to the Head of Vendor Risk & Assurance.

Within the Procurement Function and reporting to the Head of Vendor Risk & Assurance, you will collaborate with category leads and other key roles to embed sustainable, ethical, social value, and inclusivity improvements across all activities, aligning with the firm’s strategy and values. Your work will focus on sustainable development, decarbonization, and organizational values—Arup.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective that encourages individuality. Our strength lies in respecting, sharing, and connecting diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially meaningful work—benefiting Arup, your career, colleagues, clients, and communities.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a clear understanding of GDPR and similar data protection regulations within the context of commercial contracts.
• Can draft and administer data privacy contractual clauses, including the application of SCCs for international transfers.
• Have experience with supply chain/procurement risk management across various areas.
• Possess a strong services procurement background or legal advisory experience, comfortable with B2B procurement contracts.
• Have a strong compliance mindset, experience working in an international organization.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, fostering growth together.

Guided by our values, we offer an attractive total reward package that recognizes each member’s contribution. Alongside competitive pay, we provide benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and impactful work.

As a member-owned organization, we operate with personal responsibility and the freedom to pursue work aligned with our purpose and legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects delivering remarkable outcomes. Profit sharing is part of our reward system, allowing members to share in our collective success.

Additional benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection, and flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and personal needs.