Job Title Procurement 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 Procurement 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 Procurement 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 action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.