Supplier Risk Manager (m/w/d)
INEOS Automotive · Böblingen
INEOS Automotive - Built For More
Story so far
Since we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we've come a long way. We've established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing. We've partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. We've made our way from vision to prototype. We've secured a world-class production facility and delivery team. We've delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world. We're building our double cab pick up, the Quartermaster.
People and Culture
Easy never changed anything. Not in manufacturing, science, engineering or energy - and certainly not elite sport. At INEOS we tackle every challenge head-on, and we help extraordinary athletes achieve extraordinary things. When it comes to making positive change, we know nothing gets done without grit, rigor and humor. Our Automotive team consist of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities, we're an international team working together to challenge the ordinary.
If this sounds like you, let's talk.
Your role:
The Risk Manager is responsible for refining, operationalizing, and actively driving an existing supplier risk management framework across the organization. The role ensures a holistic and transparent view of risks by maintaining a consolidated risk portfolio, proactively identifying emerging risk trends, and coordinating cross functional risk assessments. A strong proactive mindset is essential to anticipate and mitigate risks early, complemented by solid reactive troubleshooting capabilities to manage, analyze, and resolve critical risk situations as they arise.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Refine, maintain, and continuously improve the existing supplier risk management concept to ensure relevance, robustness, and consistency across the organization.
- Maintain a consolidated, transparent risk portfolio, integrating risk inputs from all relevant functions and business areas.
- Proactively identify emerging risks, trends, and interdependencies, and initiate preventive actions aligned with the organization’s risk appetite.
- Coordinate and lead cross functional risk assessments, ensuring consistent evaluation of risk impact, likelihood, and mitigation effectiveness.
- Provide a consolidated view of financial risk exposure at portfolio level, supporting informed management and strategic decision making.
- Drive and execute risk deep dives, scenario analyses, and thematic evaluations to address critical or complex risk topics.
- Act as a central point of leadership during critical risk situations, applying strong reactive troubleshooting skills to structure analyses, assess impacts, and support resolution.
- Deliver clear, timely, and decision oriented risk reporting to senior management and relevant governance bodies.
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of experience in strategic procurement within a manufacturing environment, or in a risk management role with focus on Procurement and Supply Chain risks.
- Proven experience as a Risk Manager, including hands on responsibility for risk assessment, control, and mitigation.
- Solid experience in risk monitoring, reporting, and governance processes.
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of risk criteria and assessment methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align cross functional teams.
- Strong prioritization, time management, and project management skills, including use of relevant tools and IT systems.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken), with the ability to moderate and mediate in cross functional forums and escalation meetings
Benefits
- Responsible tasks
- Attractive compensation
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Flexible working hours
- Company pension plan
- Corporate benefits
- Excellent transportation links by car or train, plus a company subsidy for public transportation passes
- Opportunities for remote work
If the role sounds of interest and you want to learn more, please apply.
Contact::
Benjamin Waldmann, Senior Manager Indirect Procurement
We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic background, or sexual identity.
If your application is successful one of our team members will be in touch to arrange an initial conversation!