Senior Specialist, Supplier Diligence and Performance needed at IHS Towers

Key Responsibilities
Supplier Qualification and Management:

• Conduct thorough pre-contract award supplier assessments, aligning with company standards.
• Enforce compliance with the IHS Supplier Code of Conduct across all vendor relationships.
• Manage and maintain Supplier Master Data and FRx on the system for nominated suppliers, adhering to standard operating procedures (SOP).
• List vendors on the system

Audit and Documentation Management:

• Lead or participate in on-site or remote supplier audits following relevant standards.
• Develop and maintain an annual audit plan, tracking schedules, completion status, and report processing timelines.
• Ensure timely updates of audit and supplier meeting registers, as well as schedules for KPI achievement/misses.
• Document and enforce penalties related to KPI and SLA misses with legal support.
• Ensure all documents are saved on the shared drive according to SOP.

Performance Oversight:

• Monitor and track supplier performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs, capturing them in the SLA/KPI framework.
• Assume responsibility for the performance of contracted commodity suppliers, ensuring the achievement of annual contractual targets.
• Identify and onboard new vendors per category to diversify the vendor base and create a Preferred Supplier listing.

Reporting and Due Diligence:

• Generate monthly or weekly reports detailing meeting outcomes, KPI tracking, audits performed, vendor listing progress, and outstanding documentation.
• Complete prequalification due diligence within a two-working-day turnaround time.
• Collect, engage, and list new vendors within seven working days.
• Oversee risk management within your scope, implementing mitigation plans for supplier concerns and conducting financial reviews of strategic suppliers.
• Initiate and drive problem-solving efforts with suppliers concerning non-compliant materials or defects.
• Contribute to cost reduction projects and conduct regular reviews with internal customer representatives to gauge satisfaction levels.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence:

• Identify and categorize potential risks associated with each supplier, considering financial stability, operational capacity, geopolitical issues, market volatility, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of supplier financial health, performance history, and operational capabilities, including financial audits, credit checks, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure supplier contracts are clear and comprehensive, outlining expectations, KPIs, compliance requirements, dispute resolution mechanisms, and penalties.
• Verify supplier adherence to all relevant laws and regulations, including environmental, labor, safety, and ethical standards.
• Assess data security and privacy measures for suppliers handling sensitive company data.
• Evaluate geopolitical factors, supplier location risks, and dependencies on specific regions or suppliers.
• Continuously monitor supplier financial stability and develop contingency plans.
• Keep records of all due diligence activities, assessments, audits, and communications with suppliers for legal and compliance purposes.
• Regularly review and update supplier risk management and due diligence processes to adapt to changing business environments and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with various departments, including legal, finance, procurement, and supply chain, to gain a holistic view of supplier-related risks.
• Any other requirements as per your line management

Required Qualifications

• Procurement: Bachelor’s degree or master’s
• Law: Bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Accounting or Finance: Bachelor’s degree
• Auditing background
• Forensic Auditing expertise
• Engineering: Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):

• Procurement and Supply Chain Qualification (CIPS)