About the job
As Supplier Relationship & Third-Party Risk Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening how MSIG Europe manages supplier relationships, vendor performance, and third-party risk across the organization. Reporting to the Head of Procurement in the Netherlands, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of the supplier governance and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework in a highly regulated international insurance environment.
You will act as a trusted procurement advisor and commercial partner to the business, ensuring supplier resilience, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation. Working closely with Procurement, IT, Legal, Information Security, Cyber Security, and business stakeholders, you will oversee the full supplier lifecycle while helping to build a best-in-class Procurement function across MSIG Europe.
This role offers the opportunity to operate at a strategic level while remaining hands-on in supplier governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
On a day to day you will
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Develop and continuously improve the supplier relationship management and third-party risk framework across MSIG Europe.
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Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to align procurement objectives with business needs.
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Act as a procurement advisor and commercial partner on third-party spend, supplier performance, and risk-related matters.
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Contribute to the Procurement strategy with a focus on supplier resilience, risk-informed sourcing, and long-term value creation.
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Ensure the Procurement Framework is understood, adopted, and implemented across the organization.
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Establish and maintain governance processes for critical suppliers and contracts.
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Create and manage supplier scorecards, KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting.
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Lead Quarterly Service Reviews (QSRs) and annual executive supplier meetings.
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Identify supplier performance gaps and drive Service Improvement Plans where needed.
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Influence supplier performance through effective negotiation, constructive challenge, and contractual management.
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Collaborate with IT, Legal, Cyber Security, Information Security, and vendor managers to assess supplier risks and address performance concerns.
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Coordinate Third-Party Risk Management activities across departments and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
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Manage regulatory reporting obligations related to critical vendors, including interactions with regulators such as the NBB.
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Maintain and update risk assessment methodologies and templates to align with evolving regulatory requirements, including DORA.
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Monitor external market developments and emerging risks related to third-party contracting.
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Support the adoption of procurement technologies, analytics, and best-practice procurement processes.
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Take ownership of procurement projects and initiatives as assigned by the Head of Procurement.
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Contribute to cross-border procurement initiatives and support organizational change efforts.
Your profile
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Proven experience in Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, or Third-Party Risk Management.
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Experience working within highly regulated industries such as insurance, banking, or financial services.
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Strong understanding of third-party risk, supplier governance, and regulatory requirements.
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Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks, including DORA, is considered a strong advantage.
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Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
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Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to challenge constructively and negotiate effectively.
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Commercially minded with the ability to balance cost, risk, resilience, and long-term value.
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Affinity with legal and contractual aspects of supplier management and the ability to translate business needs into contractual frameworks.
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Comfortable working independently in a dynamic and evolving environment while driving best practices.
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Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
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Fluent in English; Dutch, French, or German are considered an advantage.
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A proactive self-starter with a collaborative mindset and strong sense of accountability.
What success looks like
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Building strong and resilient supplier relationships across the organization.
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Improving supplier performance visibility through effective governance and reporting.
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Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal third-party risk requirements.
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Driving procurement best practices and strengthening procurement maturity across MSIG Europe.
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Supporting innovation, operational resilience, and long-term business value through strategic supplier partnerships.