Procurement Business Process Manager - Supplier Risk Management

Job Overview

Reporting to the Procurement Transformation Senior Manager in the DDN Procurement Team, the Procurement Manager – Risk Program Lead will be leading the development and execution of a comprehensive Supplier risk management agenda so as to ensure business continuity in the face of any type of disruption

The role requires the ability to effectively collaborate and partner with DDN Business Unit Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations teams. This role is responsible for driving a comprehensive supplier risk management agenda with a focus on resilience, visibility, and strategic mitigation levers. It requires strong program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of operational rigor and strategic thinking to shape and sustain a robust risk management framework.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive supplier risk management framework, covering risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation strategies across the supply base
• Establish early warning systems leveraging both internal and external signals to proactively detect and respond to emerging supplier risks
• Drive robust risk mitigation plans, including dual sourcing, localization, inventory strategies, and business continuity protocols including short-term mitigation protocols at category / commodity level
• Partner with category and sourcing teams to embed risk-mitigating levers into sourcing strategies and supplier selection processes.
• Lead cross-functional governance forums to ensure alignment, escalation, and decision-making across procurement, supply chain, engineering, and business leadership.
• Design and manage risk dashboards and analytics, providing real-time visibility into supplier health, risk exposure, and mitigation progress.
• Define and track KPIs related to supplier risk performance, time to recover (TTR), time to survive (TTS), and mitigation effectiveness.
• Support localization and dual sourcing initiatives in close collaboration with sourcing and engineering teams, aligning with business continuity goals.
• Lead and manage strategic supplier risk programs, ensuring effective planning, execution, and value delivery.
• Communicate supplier risk posture and program status clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Coordinate risk assessments for new suppliers, geographies, or critical parts, factoring in geopolitical, financial, operational, and environmental risk elements.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement actions post disruption or near-miss events.
• Bring thought leadership in supply chain strategy and transformation, with the ability to influence long-term design choices that enhance resilience.
• Leverage advanced data analytics to automate risk monitoring and reporting.
• Build and nurture a strong risk management culture across procurement and adjacent functions, through training, awareness, and capability building.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering related course
• MBA is a plus
• At least 8 years of experience in a global or regional Procurement and / or Supply Chain with experience in Industrial electronics / manufacturing (preferred)
• Broad commodity knowledge of semi-conductors, PCB, PCBA and electronic components (preferred)
• Knowledge of global electronics sourcin
• Strong understanding of role and application of data – analytics – insights
• Previous experience with working on strategy / transformation / risk initiatives especially linked to upstream emissions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate to people at all levels of the organisation in both commercial and technical roles
• Ability to influence other
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task 
• Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continuous improvement attitude
• Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels
• Ability to prioritize and manage complexity in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines and task prioritization
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Fluent in English both written and spoken
• Other languages are a plus
• Timezone flexibility and ability to travel internationally

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