Supply Chain Risk Manager

Supply Chain Risk Manager for GS Procurement (based in Pune India)

Are you the enthusiastic, self-driven and result-oriented professional who wants to move our customers’ performance forward?

We are looking for Supply Chain Risk Manager for GS Procurement to be based in Pune, India. This position reports to “Director, Procurement Excellence”.

Purpose Of The Position

Contribute to a successful supply chain by ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, monitored and mitigated.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that risks are considered and controlled by Global Supply.
• Provide tools and support to Global Supply for an efficient and aligned risk Management.
• Support the development of strategies to reduce or eliminate risks.
• Monitor and analyze global risk that may impact supply chain operations.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and maintain a comprehensive risk register.
• Lead business continuity planning and crisis response simulations.
• Govern and develop practices to ensure internal and supplier cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed risk management into supply chain design and operations.
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical supply chain risks.
• Act as the central point of contact for supply chain risk matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to promote a risk-aware culture.
  
  

Requirements For The Position

Knowledge and skills:

• Experience from and understanding of supply chain processes.
• Strong decision-making skills under uncertainty.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proactive and resilient in managing crises and unexpected disruptions.
  
  

Behaviours

• Approaches problems with a data-driven mindset.
• Builds strong relationships to foster a risk-aware culture.
• Adapts quickly to changing circumstances
  
  

Experience & Education

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management or Supply Chain, or similar competence acquired during career.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management and risk management
• Experience working in global and complex supply chain environments.
  
  

We Offer

A rewarding position in a global industry leader in pulp, paper and energy industries with the possibilities to grow professionally. If this sounds like something you are looking for and you are ready to go forward on your career, send your application with your CV via the link provided latest by 10th April 2025.

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

The company has over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal. Valmet’s net sales in 2023 were approximately EUR 5.1 billion. Valmet’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and the head office is in Espoo, Finland.

At Valmet, we enhance circularity and environmental efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions through the entire value chain. Valmet aims to enable fully carbon neutral production for its customers by 2030. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers

---