Job Title
Supplier Risk Manager
Job Description
At Vanderlande, we are building a future-proof and resilient supplier ecosystem. As regulations around cybersecurity, sustainability, product compliance, sanctions, and supply chain transparency continue to evolve, managing supplier risk has become a strategic business priority.
We are looking for a Supplier Risk Manager to join our global Procurement Strategy Office (PSO). In this newly created role, you will design and implement the frameworks, processes, and governance needed to identify , assess, monitor , and mitigate supplier-related risks across our global supply base.
This is not a legal compliance role. Instead, we are looking for someone who understands risk management, can translate complex requirements into practical processes, and has the ability to engage stakeholders across the business to drive adoption and accountability.
You will operate at the intersection of Procurement, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Sustainability, Cyber Security, Quality, and Legal, helping Vanderlande stay ahead of emerging risks while maintaining compliance with global regulations.
What you will do
As Supplier Risk Manager , you will establish and drive Vanderlande's supplier risk management approach. You will work across our global procurement organization to ensure supplier risks are identified , assessed, prioritized, reported, and managed effectively.
You will translate regulatory requirements, enterprise risk frameworks, and business needs into practical supplier risk processes that can be embedded into day-to-day procurement activities.
This is a highly visible role with global impact, offering the opportunity to build new capabilities from the ground up while influencing senior stakeholders across the organization.
Key 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 areas such as:
Cyber Security
Product and material compliance (including PFAS, REACH, RoHS and similar regulations)
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 areas such as 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
What You Bring
We are looking for a professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with the ability to influence and drive change across a complex international organization.
You bring:
5+ years…