Risk Procurement

Overview

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are a global team of 36,000+ people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role description: This role reports to the Procurement Team Lead for Sustainability and Risk (GSSC).

• Supplier Risk & Due Diligence
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure suppliers undergo a robust screening process that mitigates organisational risk.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and due diligence on higher-risk suppliers through research, data analysis, and investigation.
• Draft due diligence reports with recommended mitigation actions.
• Identify and escalate attempts to bypass procurement governance or risk controls.
• Provide guidance to project managers and business leads on supplier screening outcomes.
• Support supplier audits and internal procurement audits as directed by the Team Lead or Procurement Manager.
• Maintain risk management and compliance tools (e.g., scorecards, monitoring trackers).
• Escalate emerging or actual compliance risks promptly.
• Apply sound judgment to supplier risk issues in line with Arcadis third-party governance policies.

• Vendor Master Data & P2P Compliance
• Maintain and update supplier master data in compliance with internal controls and audit standards.
• Liaise with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely vendor setup.
• Document processes, workflows, and standard work instructions to support P2P and due diligence activities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and Accounts Payable to ensure consistent and compliant processes.
• Handle supplier and internal stakeholder queries professionally, providing quality support.

• Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, standardisation, and risk reduction.
• Build strong working relationships with Procurement, AP, Supplier Data, and other internal teams.
• Share knowledge and best practices across the wider procurement and compliance community.
• Support Sustainable Procurement, Direct, and Indirect Procurement teams in meeting compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism and uphold Arcadis values in day-to-day work.
• Builds relationships through multiple stakeholder channels to provide support.

• Key shared accountabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and peers to leverage knowledge, resources and to ensure consistency and share best practices.
• Supports Sustainable Procurement, Direct and Indirect Procurement to maintain due diligence controls.
• Lead by example in both conduct & integrity.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Good analytical and organisational skills, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks under guidance.
• Around 2 years’ experience (or equivalent) in areas such as risk management, compliance, audits/controls, or third-party management.
• Competent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems especially Oracle is an advantage.
• Willingness to take initiative in resolving day-to-day issues in a timely manner.
• Motivated and eager to learn.
• Developing strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Able to communicate clearly in both written and verbal form.
• Procurement qualification (or equivalent experience) desirable but not essential.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations and career goals, we will listen, understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.