At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct supplier checks, manage onboarding, and support risk processes in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a leading UK defence organisation with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid work, and modern facilities in Stevenage.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a regulated industry.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the defence sector while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supplier onboarding and strong communication skills required.
Join a leading UK defence organisation as a Supplier Onboarding & Risk Analyst in a high-performing Procurement Excellence team supporting a globally recognised defence organisation. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in supplier onboarding, vendor due diligence, procurement operations, supplier governance, compliance, risk management or third-party/vendor management.
Working closely with Procurement, Compliance and Finance teams, you'll play a key role in:
- Conducting supplier and vendor due diligence checks using third-party risk tools
- Reviewing supplier information and recommending onboarding decisions
- Supporting end-to-end supplier onboarding activities
- Maintaining accurate supplier master data and records
- Liaising with Procurement, Compliance, Finance and business stakeholders
- Producing KPI reports, dashboards and management information
- Supporting supplier governance and risk management activities
- Assisting with continuous improvement of onboarding processes
Skills & Experience
- Experience in supplier onboarding, vendor onboarding or supplier governance
- Knowledge of KYC, supplier due diligence or compliance processes
- Experience managing supplier or vendor data
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
- High attention to detail and analytical mindset
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
Desirable Experience
- Procurement or supply chain environment
- Third-party risk management (TPRM)
- Defence, aerospace or regulated industry experience
- Ivalua, SAP, ISO 9001 knowledge, ISO 37001 knowledge
What's on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £27.38 Umbrella
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to support a major UK defence programme
- Modern Stevenage headquarters with onsite facilities and excellent transport links
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
Supplier Onboarding and Risk Analyst in Stevenage employer: Guidant Global
Guidant Global is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, perfect for those looking to thrive in high-volume recruitment. With a strong emphasis on employee development and collaboration, team members benefit from ongoing training opportunities and the chance to build meaningful relationships with clients across the Midlands area. The hybrid working model not only promotes work-life balance but also allows for flexibility and autonomy in managing your workload.
