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Global Supply Chain Risk Business Partner

On-site in Madrid·Added 3 months ago

This job was published 3 months ago

Arcadis

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Arcadis doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Bachelor's degree in business, procurement, risk management, finance, law, or equivalent experience.” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

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.
Bachelor's 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.

The role

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.

What you'll do

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.

How you'll work

This is a 6 month fixed contract.

About Arcadis

Arcadis is a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, with over 34,000 employees operating in more than 30 countries and generating €4.9 billion in revenues. The company brings together architects, analysts, designers, engineers, project planners, and sustainability experts to solve complex infrastructure and environmental challenges, serving sectors such as energy, water, real estate, and transportation.

Arcadis has a presence in Spain, with job openings for roles like MEP Consultant Engineer and Building Consultancy Consultant. The company emphasizes sustainability, aiming to become net zero by 2035, and offers opportunities for international professionals to work on impactful projects in a collaborative environment.

Industry: Architecture and Engineering Consultancy
Founded: 1888
Employees: 10,000+
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: arcadis.com

Good to know if you are moving

Arcadis is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a global presence in over 30 countries.
The company has job openings in Spain, including roles for MEP Consultant Engineer and Building Consultancy Consultant.
Arcadis employs over 34,000 people worldwide, offering opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure and environmental projects.
The company is committed to sustainability, with a target to become net zero by 2035.

In their own words

About the company & team

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

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