Job Description

Position Summary

As Supplier Risk Manager, you will own the global supplier risk profile from a procurement and sourcing perspective. This role does not manage direct reports but leads through influence across a global, matrixed organization. You will ensure supplier risks are systematically identified, evaluated, and mitigated as part of sourcing decisions, supplier relationship management, and ongoing supply base governance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Risk & Resilience Strategy

• Lead the development, execution, and continuous evolution of the global supplier risk and resilience strategy, aligned with enterprise risk and business continuity priorities.

• Assess supplier and sourcing exposure to trade policy changes, tariffs, geopolitical disruption, and regionalization trends, supporting scenario analysis and mitigation planning.

• Embed resilience considerations into sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and contracting activities.

2. Risk Identification, Assessment & Monitoring

• Conduct supplier and third-party risk assessments across strategic, financial, geopolitical, capacity, logistics, cybersecurity, compliance, and ESG dimensions.

• Evaluate supplier-level and category-level revenue risk, linking supplier disruptions to product lines, customer commitments, and financial exposure.

• Develop and maintain risk indicators, dashboards, and early-warning signals, leveraging internal data and third-party risk intelligence platforms.

• Identify trends and systemic risks across the supply base and product portfolio, translating insights into clear recommendations and proactively escalating emerging issues.

3. Mitigation, Scenario Planning & Crisis Response

• Partner with Category Management, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Trade Compliance, Legal, and Finance teams to define short-, medium-, and long-term mitigation strategies.

• Drive development and execution of supplier-specific and category-level risk mitigation plans (e.g., alternate sourcing, supplier development, capacity reservation, and contractual protections).

• Lead scenario planning and stress testing to evaluate supply disruption impacts, response options, and their operational/revenue impact.

• Stand up and lead crisis command teams when significant risks arise, owning analysis, decision support, communication plans, and leadership updates.

• Own, maintain, and continuously improve the Supplier Risk Crisis Command Playbook.

4. Program, Process & Capability Development

• Own the Procurement’s Supplier Risk Management framework, including governance, policies, assessment processes, escalation mechanisms, and accountability models.

• Lead prioritization of supplier risks across the procurement portfolio, maintaining visibility and accountability to the consolidated risk profile.

• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of digital risk sensing tools and supplier risk databases.

• Develop and deliver training and enablement materials to build supplier risk awareness and capability across Procurement.

5. Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a trusted advisor and Supplier Risk SME to Category Managers, Sourcing Leaders, and Site Procurement teams.

• Influence stakeholders across the organization through clear, fact-based recommendations.

• Drive alignment on risk ownership, mitigation actions, and decision-making accountability within Procurement.

• Lead complex initiatives with a focus on measurable risk reduction, supply assurance, and business outcomes.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or Science (MBA desirable).

• Overall Experience: 7+ years of experience leading global programs or initiatives within Procurement, Supply Chain, Risk Management, or Consulting with direct involvement in sourcing and supplier management decisions.

• Risk Specialty: 2+ years of experience leading or operating supplier risk assessment and mitigation activities.

• Industry: Experience in Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharma, or regulated industries is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of supplier and sourcing-related risk drivers (trade policy, tariffs, geopolitics, regulatory environments).

• Demonstrated ability to translate supplier risk insights into sourcing actions and business decisions.

• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including the ability to assess the revenue and operational impact of supplier disruptions.

• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and data reporting expertise.

• High level of comfort working independently in a matrixed, virtual, global environment.

• High communication and executive presentation skills; comfortable engaging and presenting complex risk topics to senior leadership.

• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint; project management tools a plus).

• Ability to travel between 10%–30% on an annual basis.