Procurement Compliance Specialist

We are looking for a new Procurement Compliance Specialist to provide independent assurance across the organisation and business. Assisting the Procurement Compliance Manager you will maintain commercial data integrity and updating relevant supplier certification i.e. CoC, ISO certificates and vendor assessments.

This is a permanent position based from our office in Howden, Yorkshire 4 days per week with 1 day working from home.

What you will be doing:

• Providing independent assurance on Supplier onboarding and management, sustainability, timber compliance, responsible sourcing and Ethical Trading aspects and risks.
• Support with risk assessments of operational sites by reporting, monitoring and escalating supply chain risks to Procurement Compliance Manager and Buyers.
• Driving continuous improvement of processes
• Acting as a Supplier Manager in the SAP Ariba SLP to support an E2E supplier onboarding process and legacy suppliers’ requalification, including verification of Bank Details and Insurance information
• Acting as a site administrator for SEDEX and D&B platforms
• Maintenance of the Vendor Table in SAP and the Raw Material Certified supplier list with Certificate number and claims
• Monitoring of new suppliers being introduced, updating the SAP system with CoC and SEDEX information
• Obtaining supplier FSC and PEFC certificates and uploading onto the relevant supplier management system i.e. Therefore, SAP Ariba
• Monitoring and actioning the paperwork check and paperwork resolution workflow buckets in the SAP and liaising with the warehouse, ISP and buying teams to resolve non-conformance issues

What we need from you:

• Understanding key data systems preferably SAP, Ariba.
• Data management and analysis
• Relationship Management including stakeholders
• Attention to detail
• Enhanced numeracy and literacy skills and proficient in using Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and interest in problem solving
• Eager to learn and pass knowledge on with a can do attitude
• Commercial acumen with the ability to work at pace
• Strong organisation skills

What we can offer you

• Grade 6 role
• Competitive salary + annual company bonus
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free onsite car parking
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen (Howden only)
• Staff Discount
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.

How to apply

Good luck with your application.  Before you apply, please speak to your manager, so that they are aware of your interest in this role.  You will also need to attach a CV and Cover Letter as part of your application.  Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change.  If you have any questions or need further support or information, please contact the Hiring Manager, Monika Carlin or Holly Gibbins, Recruitment Advisor.