Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executing the Supplier Qualification (SQ) Programme, including driving alignment between SCM, Audit, Environmental Health & Safety, Accounting, Compliance etc.
• Driving enterprise-wide understanding of Supplier Qualification systems and master data governance.
• Directing new supplier process and system alignment to support efficient management of SCM spend and materials management.
• Driving continuous improvement to automate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of SQ processes and system.
• Streamlining supplier qualification activities while formalising controls via enhanced reliability, safety and efficiency through consistent and effective supplier qualification and selection.
• Facilitating determination of qualified global and local suppliers by identifying specific supplier information and the actions required to effectively assess and manage risks.
• Reviewing supplier financial health via risk analysis platforms using prescribed evaluation criteria to determine the risk exposure.
• Performing compliance due diligence through comprehensive tools and evaluating suppliers based on outcome.
• Participating in periodic review of SQ standards and key procedures; ensuring compliance with relevant knowledge of supply chain and purchasing procedures.
• Supporting internal stakeholders to resolve issues, responding to enquiries and expedite urgent requests.
• Generating periodic SQ reports.
• Amending contracts for novation.

Skills required:

• Demonstrated proficiency with supply chain applications and ERP systems (e.g. Ariba, SAP, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to establish priorities and drive teams to planned outcomes.
• Strong track record of achieving objectives through effective collaboration and alignment.