Director Supplier Risk Management

Location: Vélizy-Villacoublay, Île-de-France, France Job ID: R0150997 Date Posted: 2026-11-03 Company Name: Hitachi Rail GTS France SAS Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Work Arrangement: A propos de nous Une carrière chez Hitachi Rail est un investissement dans l'avenir. Avec des opérations aux quatre coins du monde, notre travail est à la pointe de la transformation digitale et de la technologie. De la force multiculturelle de notre organisation mondiale à l'approche durable et innovante que nous utilisons valorisons pour unir les hommes, il est facile de trouver une bonne raison de s'engager. Et c'est là que vous intervenez. Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Risk Management Director to join our Global Procurement function and take a leading role in shaping and strengthening supplier risk management across Hitachi Rail. This is a strategic, globally focused position where you will develop and implement an integrated supplier risk management framework, bringing greater consistency, visibility and resilience across our global supply base. You’ll work across regions and lines of business, connecting supplier risk with wider enterprise and Group risk activity and helping the organisation anticipate, understand and respond effectively to emerging supply chain risks. You’ll combine strategic thinking with strong procurement and supplier management expertise, using data, market intelligence and collaboration to improve how we identify, assess and mitigate supplier risk globally. Given the global scope of this role, European and wider international travel will be required to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders across our global organisation. Some key responsibilities - Develop and implement a global supplier risk management framework covering both structural supply chain risks and operational supplier risks. - Establish a consistent approach to identifying, assessing, escalating and mitigating supplier risk across regions and lines of business. - Support the development of supply chain risk governance, including the Supplier Risk Management Committee and interfaces with Enterprise Risk Management and wider Group risk organisations. - Establish common guidelines, standards, metrics and recommendations to strengthen supplier resilience and improve risk transparency. - Develop supplier risk intelligence and supply chain watchtower capabilities to provide greater visibility of emerging risks, opportunities and market developments. - Build effective collaboration models with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to strengthen resilience, preparedness and continuity of supply. - Use data, reporting and performance insight to assess supplier risk exposure, mitigation effectiveness and supply chain resilience. - Deliver training across Procurement on supplier and event risk management processes, tools and governance. - Leverage external benchmarking, market intelligence and industry best practice to continually strengthen Hitachi Rail’s approach to supplier risk and opportunity management. - Help shape the future direction and oversight of Supplier Risk Management across the organisation. About you We’re looking for an experienced procurement professional who can operate confidently in a complex, international organisation and bring together stakeholders around a common approach to supplier risk. You’ll ideally bring: - Strong procurement experience with knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management and supplier management tools and techniques. - Experience leading and developing cross-functional project teams. - Strong analytical capability, with the ability to turn data and risk insight into clear actions and recommendations. - Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different levels and business cultures. - Experience or understanding of Contract Lifecycle Management tools. - Excellent communication, influencing, networking and relationship-building skills. - A highly organised, methodical approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and work with a high degree of autonomy. - A degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience. - Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIPS, CPSM or CPM, or equivalent professional experience. Just as importantly, you’ll be comfortable working across different cultures and geographies, building relationships globally and navigating a complex stakeholder environment. Nous vous remercions de l'intérêt que vous portez à Hitachi Rail. Si votre candidature est intéressante, nous prendrons contact avec vous. N'hésitez pas à en savoir plus sur nous et sur nos dernières offres d'emploi à l'adresse suivante : https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. Il y a une place pour chacun chez Hitachi Rail. Nous accueillons et valorisons la diversité des origines, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, situation familiale, handicap, nationalité, religion et vision du monde. Nous nous engageons à créer un environnement inclusif et sommes fiers d'être une entreprise qui offre l’égalité des chances. Nous serions heureux que vous nous suiviez à l’adresse :