Strategic Supplier Risk Manager (ERM & Compliance)

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace (40% WFH, 60% in the-

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Procurement Risk Manager to design and implement risk management frameworks across a global supplier base. You will translate complex requirements into practical procurement processes and engage stakeholders from procurement, cyber security, sustainability, legal, and quality to drive adoption.

You will lead the development of risk assessment methodologies and dashboards, and ensure governance structures and reporting are in place to support risk-based decision making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Risk Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, or a related field.
• Experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks, governance structures, or compliance programs.
• Understanding of supplier-related risks, such as cyber security, regulatory compliance, sustainability, sanctions, or operational risks.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical and scalable processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Excellent project and program management capabilities.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• A pragmatic approach and the ability to balance risk management with business needs.
• Nice to have: Experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks.
• Knowledge of regulations such as PFAS, REACH, RoHS, CSRD, EUDR, Cyber Security, or similar regulatory domains.
• Experience with supplier risk assessment tools or procurement technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Drive Supplier Risk Management.
• Design and implement Vanderlande's supplier risk management framework.
• Define risk assessment methodologies, processes, governance structures, and reporting mechanisms.
• Establish risk monitoring processes across the supplier lifecycle.
• Ensure supplier risks are systematically identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored.
• Translate Regulatory Requirements into Action.
• Drive implementation of supplier-related regulatory requirements including Cyber Security, product and material compliance, sustainability and ESG requirements, trade compliance and sanctions, emerging global supply chain regulations.
• Convert complex requirements into practical procurement processes and controls.
• Ensure compliance obligations are embedded into supplier management practices.
• Build Supplier Risk Insights.
• Define supplier risk categories, scoring methodologies, and risk indicators.
• Establish dashboards, KPIs, and reporting for leadership and governance forums.
• Support the development of supplier risk profiles covering cyber security, regulatory compliance, sustainability, geopolitical exposure, and operational resilience.
• Provide insights that enable risk-based decision making.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration.
• Act as the key procurement interface towards Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
• Work closely with Procurement, Cyber Security, Sustainability, Legal, Quality, Engineering, and Business stakeholders.
• Align risk management activities across functions and regions.
• Create awareness and engagement around supplier risk management throughout the organization.
• Lead Change and Capability Building.
• Drive adoption of supplier risk processes across procurement teams.
• Develop clear guidance, standards, and operating procedures.
• Support procurement teams and business stakeholders in applying risk frameworks.
• Promote a pragmatic and risk-based approach to decision making.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Risk management

Job description

Vanderlande is seeking a Procurement Risk Manager to design and implement risk management frameworks across a global supplier base. You will translate complex requirements into practical procurement processes and engage stakeholders from procurement, cyber security, sustainability, legal, and quality to drive adoption.

You will lead the development of risk assessment methodologies and dashboards, and ensure governance structures and reporting are in place to support risk-based decision making.