Supply Chain Risk Business Partner

• Global Supply Chain Risk Business Partner
• Rate: £650 - £800 p/d (inside IR35)
• Duration: 12-months +
• Location: Remote

Our client is a leading engineering consultancy who requires a Supply Chain Risk Business Partner to join their business and take ownership of the day-to-day management and improvement of supplier risk and qualification activities.

Role Purpose

Lead the day-to-day management of Supplier Risk & Qualification activities to ensure suppliers are assessed, approved, and monitored in line with company policies and risk appetite.

Based in Europe, the role engages with stakeholders across North America, Europe and APAC, oversees Supplier Risk & Qualification operations delivered through the Global Shared Service Centre in Manila, and ensures consistent application of supplier onboarding, due diligence, and risk management processes to support business operations while protecting the company from regulatory, financial, operational and reputational risks.

Role description:

Lead end-to-end supplier qualification and risk assessment processes, including escalation management, due diligence, risk reviews, approvals, and documentation in line with policies.
Act as the final escalation point for high-risk or complex supplier cases, coordinating with cross-functional experts (e.g., Legal, Compliance, InfoSec, ESG) to ensure timely resolution.
Manage and develop the Supplier Risk & Qualification team in the Global Shared Services Centre, ensuring workload balance, performance tracking, and continuous capability building.
Partner with Procurement, business stakeholders, and SMEs to support supplier onboarding, manage escalations, and provide insights and reporting for governance forums.
Drive implementation and continuous improvement of risk-based workflows, tools, and methodologies, identifying opportunities for automation, simplification, and user adoption.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and internal requirements, support audits, monitor KPIs and service levels, and oversee ongoing supplier risk monitoring and reassessment programs.
Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications / Experience:

5+ years’ experience in supplier risk management, supplier qualification, procurement operations, third-party risk management, compliance, or related disciplines.
Experience leading operational teams within a shared service centre, or global business services environment.
Strong understanding of supplier onboarding, due diligence, risk assessment, and governance processes.
Experience working with enterprise procurement and supplier management systems.
Bachelor’s degree in business, procurement, risk management, finance, law, or equivalent experience.
Strong risk assessment and problem-solving capability.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Ability to balance risk management requirements with operational efficiency and business needs.

For more information on this role, please contact Scarlet Wilson.