Global Supply Chain Risk Business Partner

Role Purpose

Lead the day-to-day management of Supplier Risk & Qualification activities to ensure suppliers are assessed approved and monitored in line with Arcadis policies and risk appetite. Based in Europe the role engages with stakeholders across North America Europe and APAC oversees Supplier Risk & Qualification operations delivered through the Global Shared Service Centre in Manila and ensures consistent application of supplier onboarding due diligence and risk management processes to support business operations while protecting Arcadis from regulatory financial operational and reputational risks.

• Lead end-to-end supplier qualification and risk assessment processes including escalation management due diligence risk reviews approvals and documentation in line with policies.
• Act as the final escalation point for high-risk or complex supplier cases coordinating with cross-functional experts (e.g. Legal Compliance InfoSec ESG) to ensure timely resolution.
• Manage and develop the Supplier Risk & Qualification team in the Global Shared Services Centre ensuring workload balance performance tracking and continuous capability building.
• Partner with Procurement business stakeholders and SMEs to support supplier onboarding manage escalations and provide insights and reporting for governance forums.
• Drive implementation and continuous improvement of risk-based workflows tools and methodologies identifying opportunities for automation simplification and user adoption.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and internal requirements support audits monitor KPIs and service levels and oversee ongoing supplier risk monitoring and reassessment programs.

• 5 years experience in supplier risk management supplier qualification procurement operations third-party risk management compliance or related disciplines.

• Experience leading operational teams within a shared service centre or global business services environment.

• Strong understanding of supplier onboarding due diligence risk assessment and governance processes.

• Experience working with enterprise procurement and supplier management systems.

• Bachelors degree in business procurement risk management finance law or equivalent experience.

• Strong risk assessment and problem-solving capability.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

• Ability to balance risk management requirements with operational efficiency and business needs.