Supplier Risk Coordinator EMEA

Department Info

The Procurement team operates within a global business services (GBS) environment, supporting procurement activities across the EMEA region. The team plays a key role in managing supplier relationships, overseeing risk processes, and ensuring alignment between procurement, quality, legal and business stakeholders.

Job Summary

As a Supplier Risk Coordinator, you play a key role in the supplier onboarding and third-party risk assessment process as a first-line reviewer. You coordinate the execution of the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) process and ensure that policies and procedures are correctly applied across the organization.

You work closely with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to monitor supplier risks, ensure compliance, and support the organization in making informed decisions. The role supports the EMEA region and focuses strongly on compliance and risk follow-up throughout the supplier lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Coordinate the supplier onboarding and screening process in line with TPRM policies and procedures.


• Ensure timely completion of screening processes in collaboration with business stakeholders.


• Support the execution of supplier risk management processes across the organization.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Oversee third-party risk assessments throughout the supplier lifecycle.


• Monitor and follow up on supplier screenings, renewals and updates.


• Maintain supplier risk data and ensure accuracy within central systems.

Stakeholder & Team Support

• Act as a key point of contact for business users regarding supplier risk and onboarding processes.


• Support stakeholders in resolving queries related to the TPRM process.


• Communicate effectively with internal teams such as Procurement, Quality and Legal.

Performance & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain reporting on supplier risk, KPIs and process performance.


• Identify improvement opportunities and promote best practices across the organization.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the global business services environment.

Compliance & Quality

• Perform first-line reviews of due diligence screenings and questionnaires (IDD, SAQ, etc.).


• Ensure completeness, consistency and compliance with internal standards.


• Follow up on missing or inconsistent information and prepare cases for escalation where required.


• Support the organization in strengthening supplier compliance and mitigating risks.

Profile Description

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or a related field. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.


• You have experience in supplier risk management, procurement or a related area (ideally 3+ years).


• You have a solid understanding of risk management processes, preferably related to third parties.


• You are legally entitled to work in Belgium without the need for sponsorship or relocation.

In addition, you recognize yourself in the following:

• You have a strong compliance mindset and are comfortable following up on processes and requirements.


• You are analytical and able to interpret and organize complex information.


• You communicate clearly and confidently with different stakeholders.


• You work accurately and have a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.


• You are a proactive and critical thinker who can challenge the status quo.


• You are fluent in English and Any additional language skills such as Dutch, French or another EU language would be considered a strong asset.

Offer

You will join an international environment where you play a central role in managing supplier risk and supporting compliance across the EMEA region. In this position, you will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement and risk processes.

Contact Person

Lukas Uytterhaegen – Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Tristan - Talent Acquisition