Vanderlande is looking for a Program Manager Supplier Compliance to drive compliance excellence across our global supplier base. You will be part of the Procurement Strategy Office (PSO) and play a key role in ensuring that supplier-related regulatory requirements are fully embedded into our procurement processes.
As Program Manager Supplier Compliance, you are responsible for ensuring that our supplier ecosystem complies with existing and future regulations where procurement holds responsibility. You will translate regulatory requirements into actionable programs and drive implementation across suppliers and internal stakeholders.
This role is critical to safeguard Vanderlande against compliance risks while enabling sustainable and future-proof procurement practices.
Our global procurement organization enables our projects and business functions by maximizing value and minimizing risks via the procurement of goods and services in a smart, cost-effective, and sustainable way. We ensure a resilient and competitive supplier ecosystem, aligned with Vanderlande’s broader transformation and strategic goals.
What you will do
As Program Manager Supplier Compliance, you will ensure that regulatory requirements are consistently translated into procurement practices and embedded across the supplier base. You act as the linking pin between corporate compliance who defines the ERM frameworks, policies and guidelines and our procurement department planning & implementing the defined regulations.
You will lead cross-functional programs to ensure that Vanderlande complies with current and emerging regulations where procurement has a direct or indirect responsibility. This includes shaping implementation programs and driving the implementation of it. In this role, you will take ownership of program governance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement of supplier compliance processes. You will work closely with functions such as Compliance/Legal, Quality, Sustainability, IT Security (GISO), and Engineering to ensure an integrated and future-proof compliance approach
If you are motivated by creating long-term value and enjoy working where strategy meets execution, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Drive supplier compliance programs- Define, develop, and lead supplier/material compliance programs across key regulatory domains such as REACH, RoHS, Cyber Security, EUDR, and Battery regulations
- Ensure timely implementation of compliance requirements across the supplier base based on ERM direction given
- Act as the procurement interface towards ERM and corporate compliance programs
- Embed supplier compliance into broader company risk and governance structures
- Ensure procurement responsibility is clearly defined and executed within compliance policies
- Establish KPI-dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track supplier compliance
- Identify risks and gaps in supplier compliance and drive mitigation actions
- Support audits, assessments, and external regulatory requirements
- Engage with suppliers to ensure understanding and adoption of compliance requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in supplier compliance maturity
- Support onboarding and qualification processes with compliance criteria
- Work closely with ERM, Legal, Quality, Sustainability, IT Security (GISO), and Engineering
- Ensure alignment between compliance programs and operational procurement execution
- Drive consistency and simplification across processes and tools
- Ensure full compliance with Vanderlande procurement principles, ESG policies, safety regulations, and quality system requirements.
- Maintain proper documentation, archiving, and communication practices in accordance with procurement and project standards.
- Uphold ethical procurement to always conduct.
What you bring
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Experience (+5 years) in procurement or supply chain management, with a strong understanding of legal, compliance-related processes
- Knowledge and practical experience with sourcing methodologies and tools, with familiarity with S2P suites being a plus
- Proven track record in program/project management
- Knowledge of regulatory domains such as REACH, RoHS, Cyber, EUDR, or similar
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions
- Analytical mindset with ability to translate complexity into structured solutions
- Proven ability to support the establishment and management of data collection events, including stakeholder communication, documentation, and process execution
- Experience in developing and maintaining documentation to ensure high-quality and standardized category coordination activities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time
About the team
Our Supply Management team in Procurement is a dynamic and collaborative group of procurement professionals dedicated to optimizing both direct and indirect spend across the organization.
Our team comprises category experts and supplier relationship managers who develop and implement tailored procurement strategies that align with local market dynamics while supporting global objectives. We cultivate robust supplier partnerships, negotiate competitive contracts, and identify opportunities for cost savings, always enhancing efficiency and value.
By working closely with demand management, procurement centers of excellence, and external suppliers, we ensure all procurement activities comply with regulations and support overall business goals. Through strong relationships and effective communication across regional and global teams, we drive sustainable procurement performance and support the organization in achieving its strategic objectives.
About Vanderlande
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.
At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.
What we offer
We offer a position in an international and professional working environment with room for personal development and growth.
This position offers a competitive salary range of € 6.000 to € 7.600 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).
On top of your fixed salary, you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:
- 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
- Flexible working hours
- A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)
- A Health & Wellbeing budget worth € 300 per calendar year.
- Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
- Working from home allowance
- Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
- On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
- Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
- A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives
Ready to apply?
Are you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV. Questions about this role? Contact Carlijn Kneepkens (Recruiter) at [email protected].
Diversity & inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in procurement or supply chain management with strong understanding of legal and compliance-related processes.
- Proven track record in program/project management.
- Knowledge of regulatory domains such as REACH, RoHS, Cyber, EUDR, or similar.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions.
- Analytical mindset with ability to translate complexity into structured solutions.
- Proven ability to support establishment and management of data collection events, including stakeholder communication, documentation, and process execution.
- Experience in developing and maintaining documentation to ensure high-quality and standardized category coordination activities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time.
- Knowledge and practical experience with sourcing methodologies and tools.
- Familiarity with S2P suites.
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderlande and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderlande.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
