.Vantive: A New Company Built on Our LegacySince last year, Baxter has been on a journey to separate our Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.This is Where We Save and Sustain LivesYour role at Baxter:Main objective of the position:The role is part of Baxter's Global Procurement Organization and reports to the Associate Director, Procurement Initiatives.We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Manager to join our Procurement Supply Continuity team. The detail-oriented candidate will be responsible for overseeing supplier risk mapping, developing and executing supply continuity projects, acting as SME for Procurement supply risk resolution and reporting progress to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a deep understanding of supplier risk management, and the ability to effectively lead and develop a diverse team.What you'll be doing:Lead the development and implementation of supplier risk mapping processes to identify and assess potential risks within the supply chain, such as supplier capacity constraints, single-source dependencies, or geopolitical factors.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights on supplier performance, financial stability, geopolitical factors, and other risk indicators.Work closely with the Engineering/Opex internally and externally with suppliers team to build business cases for change, providing financial analysis and risk evaluation outcomes.Utilize risk assessment tools and methodologies to prioritize suppliers based on risk severity and develop mitigation strategies.Manage the Procurement supply continuity project stream, working closely with the Product Core Team (PCT) to prioritize certain initiatives to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical components and materials.Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, and oversee project execution to meet objectives and deadlines.Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to address supply chain disruptions and implement risk mitigation measures.Collaborate with suppliers to identify and implement proactive measures to mitigate risks and improve supply chain resilience.Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues as needed to drive resolution and maintain continuity of supply.Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the effectiveness of supply continuity initiatives