Senior Supplier Contract Risk Manager

Details

Managing Third Party Risk and Supply Chain Risk is becoming more important than ever in a world shaped by increasing cyber threats and growing regulatory expectations. At ABN AMRO, the Supplier Contract Risk Management (SCRM) department was launched in April 2025 as part of the Corporate Information Security Office. This is an opportunity to join early and help shape processes and ways of working to ensure supplier contracts meet the highest standards of risk management and compliance, contributing directly to ABN AMRO’s digital resilience.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Identify, assess, monitor, and drive the mitigation of supplier and contract risks throughout the full contract lifecycle
• Maintain oversight of the supplier portfolio and associated risk profiles; proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
• Perform and interpret analyses on aggregation and concentration risks, translating outcomes into actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Coordinate risk governance by communicating, escalating, and following up on supplier risks with key stakeholders (e.g. Contract Owners, Procurement, Security, Risk, Audit)
• Ensure risk controls are effectively implemented and monitored, and that required evidence is available for audits and regulatory reviews
• Drive continuous improvement of TPRM processes, tools, and reporting to strengthen ABN AMRO’s risk management capabilities and digital resilience
• Raise awareness of supplier risk management practices and support stakeholders across the organisation
• Coordinate the implementation of relevant regulatory changes (e.g. DORA / Third Party Risk Management)
• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on supplier risk and contract management
• Mentor, coach, and support junior and medior colleagues, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing

Working environment

You will join the SCRM department within the Corporate Information Security Office (CISO), which is responsible for the bank's information security globally. SCRM helps make better supplier decisions and improve risk oversight. Since launching in 2025, the team has grown to around 30 colleagues across IT and Non‑IT domains and Branches, working closely with Cyber Security, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Risk. The role sits at the intersection of risk, regulation, and technology, with a scope that covers higher-risk IT supplier engagements and topics like DORA, cybersecurity, and digital resilience.

Requirements

• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in risk management and/or contract management, with a clear understanding of risk as an integral part of decision-making
• Strong experience in one or more specialised risk domains such as information security, data privacy, business continuity, financial/credit risk, or Third Party Risk Management (including DORA)
• Proven experience in complex stakeholder environments across business, procurement, and risk functions
• Experience in or knowledge of the banking and financial sector
• Strong analytical capabilities, with a structured, results-driven approach and the ability to work independently
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, workable processes and controls
• Experience in leading initiatives, projects, or teams, including mentoring more junior colleagues
• Familiarity with contract management methodologies is preferred (e.g. CATS CM)

Benefits

• Gross monthly salary range: €5.847 - €8.353 (based on a 36-hour work week; includes holiday allowance and benefit budget)
• Benefit budget equal to 11% of salary (monthly cash-out if unused)
• Five weeks of vacation per year with an option to purchase up to four additional weeks annually
• Personal Development Budget of €1,000 per year (accumulates up to €3,000)
• Possibility to work from home (in consultation with your team and depending on your role)
• Public transport annual pass with free travel throughout the Netherlands
• Excellent pension scheme

How to apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for the team. For questions, contact Saskia van de Scheur ([email protected]).