Supplier Risk Manager (m/f/d)Michael Page

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Supplier Risk Manager (m/f/d) who will be able to analyse around 60 suppliers, predominantly in the Europe region for the electromechanical components for a task force project.

The project is expected to run for 6 - 12 months.

The successful candidate will lead the on-site task force for critical missing parts, including the professional guidance of the task force team mainly in Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, and France, by carrying out the following task areas:

• Analyses critical procurement situations (raw materials, critical components or single sources, production capacity, etc.), identify specific causes, and derive necessary actions.
• Defines and establish the required activities to improve supply performance in coordination with relevant departments (development, quality, procurement, etc.).
• Monitors and take responsibility for implementing the defined measures, as well as identify decision needs within the task force team.
• Prepares task force reports for the department head/management board, document and potentially escalate the task force status to the department head.
• Coordinates the internal and external staff regarding administration and work outcomes.

In order to be considered for the role, the selected candidate must have:

• Successfully completed of a technical or business administration degree with an alternative specialization in engineering or business.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in an industrial company.
• Experience in project management and series production within an industrial company, preferably in the business-to-business sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the market, production, and procurement processes.
• Experience in leading complex cross-functional projects.
• Experience working in a matrix organization.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and assertiveness skills.
• Proficient in both German and English, verbally and written.