Procurement Risk Manager

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 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

About the Team

You will join the Procurement Strategy Office (PSO), a newly established global team focused on Procurement Strategy, Sustainability, Risk Management, and Business Transformation.

The team currently consists of eight professionals with global responsibilities. Together, they drive strategic initiatives such as procurement digitization, supplier sustainability programs, risk management frameworks, and business transformation projects.

This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape a growing capability and establish supplier risk management as a strategic discipline within Vanderlande's global procurement organization.

Why this Role?

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys:

Creating structure where none exists yet

Building new processes and frameworks from the ground up

Working at the intersection of risk, procurement, sustainability, and compliance

Combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Influencing stakeholders across a global organization

Making a measurable impact on business resilience and regulatory readiness

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.

What we offer

We offer a position in an international and professional working environment with room for personal development and growth.

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 6.000 to € 7.600 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).

On top of your fixed salary, you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:​

• •40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• •Flexible working hours
• •A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)
• •A Health & Wellbeing budget worth € 300 per calendar year.
• •Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• •Working from home allowance
• •Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• •On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• •Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• •A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives

Ready to apply?

Are you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV. Questions about this role? Contact Carlijn Kneepkens (Recruiter) at carlijn.kneepkens@vanderlande.com.

Diversity & inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative a