Supplier Risk Program Manager

BorgWarner

. Develop and implement global supplier risk management strategies .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeViana do Castelo • PortugalSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement global supplier risk management strategies
Establish and maintain supplier risk assessment frameworks covering operational, financial, capacity, geopolitical, environmental, and sustainability risks
Support sourcing decisions through supplier risk evaluations
Create risk visibility and reporting systems for executive leadership
Integrate lessons learned from supplier crises into sourcing and commodity strategies
Participate in strategic supplier portfolio reviews and risk councils
Monitor supplier financial ratings and external risk indicators
Conduct financial stress tests and scenario analyses
Support insolvency prevention and restructuring initiatives
Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, capacity utilization, and expansion plans
Conduct supplier operational assessments and gap analyses
Identify bottlenecks and process inefficiencies impacting supply continuity
Develop mitigation plans for capacity shortages and supply disruptions
Lead crisis management activities involving supplier insolvencies, force majeure events, capacity shortages, quality escapes, natural disasters, geopolitical disruptions, and plant shutdowns or wind-downs
Act as primary point of contact during supplier crises and as SPOC for high-risk suppliers
Coordinate cross-functional recovery teams and communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders
Develop and implement business continuity plans
Support supplier recovery, turnaround, and restructuring efforts
Ensure continuity of supply during critical disruptions
Lead supplier reviews and executive escalation meetings
Support supplier audits and risk assessments globally
Coordinate corrective action plans and monitor execution
Prepare risk reports and executive summaries for leadership teams
Maintain risk dashboards, KPIs, and early warning systems
Develop and manage supplier risk management processes and standards
Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements
Contribute to digitalization and automation initiatives within Risk Management
Drive enterprise-wide risk mitigation strategies, supplier continuity programs, crisis response activities, and continuous improvement of risk management processes, tools, and governance models

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics
Minimum 8 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing / Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Development, Risk Management, Finance, or Financial Analysis
Fluent English proficiency is mandatory
Approximately 30–50% international travel
Preferred: Master's Degree (MBA, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or similar)
Preferred: Automotive industry experience
Preferred: Experience with supplier distress, insolvency, or crisis management
Preferred: Global supplier management experience
Preferred: Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and processes
Knowledge of Supplier Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations and Manufacturing Assessment, Capacity Planning and Analysis, Business Continuity Planning, Supplier Auditing, Contract Risk Assessment, APQP and Quality Systems, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analytics and Reporting, and Risk Modeling and Scenario Analysis
Preferred: IATF 16949 / VDA 6.3 Audit Knowledge
Preferred: Power BI or Business Intelligence Platforms
Preferred: ERP Systems such as SAP or Ivalua
Strategic Thinking, Decision Quality, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Drive for Results, Conflict Management, Organizational Agility, Stakeholder Management, Communication and Influence, Change Management, Team Leadership, and Executive Presence