As a Senior Supplier Contract Risk Manager, you work closely with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure effective risk management across the full supplier contract portfolio, covering IT and/or Non-IT domains or international Branches.
You oversee supplier contracts delivering critical services to ABN AMRO, requiring continuous monitoring of operational resilience, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, supply chain security, and data privacy.
In this role, you act as a senior expert and trusted advisor, providing direction, setting standards, and driving consistency in Contract Risk Management. You take ownership of complex, high-risk supplier relationships and ensure that Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) is executed in line with centrally defined frameworks and regulatory expectations.
What does your week look like?
You start your week with a team catch-up, connecting on both a personal and professional level and aligning on the priorities ahead. From there, you prepare for risk-focused discussions with suppliers and internal stakeholders, bringing the right insights to the table. Throughout the week, you assess new suppliers, stay on top of developments in your domain, and actively monitor and manage risks across your portfolio. You work closely with Contract Owners to keep contracts up to date and compliant, while identifying potential risks and driving practical mitigation measures. As a senior professional, you take a leading role in complex discussions, guide decision-making, and coach colleagues while continuously improving the overall risk profile of the organisation.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
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Advise and support business units and Procurement in selecting, contracting, and managing suppliers, ensuring Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) processes and best practices are consistently applied
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Identify, assess, monitor, and drive the mitigation of supplier and contract risks throughout the full contract lifecycle
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Maintain oversight of the supplier portfolio and associated risk profiles, proactively identifying risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
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Perform and interpret analyses on aggregation and concentration risks, translating outcomes into actionable insights for senior stakeholders
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Coordinate risk governance by communicating, escalating, and following up on supplier risks with key stakeholders (e.g. Contract Owners, Procurement, Security, Risk, Audit)
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Ensure risk controls are effectively implemented and monitored, and that required evidence is available for audits and regulatory reviews
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Drive continuous improvement of TPRM processes, tools, and reporting to strengthen ABN AMRO’s risk management capabilities and digital resilience
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Raise awareness of supplier risk management practices and support stakeholders
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Coordinate the implementation of relevant regulatory changes, e.g. DORA / Third Party Risk Management
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Act as a subject matter expert and raise awareness of supplier risk management practices across the organisation
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Mentor, coach, and support junior and medior colleagues, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing
