Senior Specialist - Supply Chain Due-Diligence

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Location: Chennai, India

Workplace type: On-site

Language: English

Main purpose of the position:

ISS Group is looking for an experienced supply chain risk & compliance profile with an operations mindset. Do you have the dedication and executional abilities to be an instrumental part of driving a significant global transformation initiative? Then you could be our new Senior specialist – Supply Chain due-diligence  with focus on supplier due-diligence and onboarding. The role is to execute the dur-diligence process as per the defined process and business rules. You will be part of a team that support APAC or European countries which would require you to work in timings that matches these locations. 

What you’ll do:

• Ensure the supplier due-diligence process is conducted within defined timelines and cost
• Making sure suppliers are onboarded to ISS prequalification solution
• Be a subject matter in risk assurance in responsible souring requirements
• Define validation rules of supplier attestations along with group Center of Excellence
• Call suppliers and trouble shoot if supplier onboarding process is stopped
• Monitor performance of the due-diligence specialists and structure improvements
• Escalate supplier non-progress to relevant stakeholders and resolve onboarding bottlenecks
• Validate supplier provided information against ISS due-diligence criteria
• Facilitate country progress meetings to ensure 100% prequalification compliance achieved
• Assess and analyze the risk profile of supply chain and determine onboarding suppliers
• Train and act as mentor for due-diligence specialists
• Work with account operations & country Procurement with necessary management reports

Who you’ll work with:

• Work with suppliers in onboarding them in due-diligence solution
• Collaborate with country Procurement organization in improving supplier onboarding process
• Engage with Subject Matter experts in addressing and resolving noncompliance
• Work with system responsible tools manager to test solutions

Key qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in risk control and mitigation, Proficiency in responsible sourcing risk domains
• Strong execution skills according defined business rules
• Hands-on experience with compliance requirements of suppliers
• Knowledge of legal compliance requirements
• Risk assessment of supply chain
• Knowledge of risk solutions (e.g. Coupa “RPMA”)
• Communication & language skills
• Service mindset and appearance
• Knowledge of Coupa RPMA, SIM, P2P considered an advantage but not a requirement

Personal skills you excel:

• Execution Mindset
• Driving results & Performance
• Communicates effectively
• Escalation management
• Risk management
• Continuous Improvement mindset

Why ISS

At ISS, we are more than just a service provider of cleaning, food, workplace and technical services, we are a partner in our customers’ success. By creating exceptional service moments and transforming workplaces into spaces where employees feel valued, engaged and productive, we enhance productivity and help our customers to attract talent and grow their businesses. This begins with our own people through training, career development, and a supportive culture – empowering them to deliver outstanding service. We know that when our people thrive, they create spaces where our customers’ employees and businesses thrive too.

ISS is a Place to Be You.

Be who you are. Become what you want. Be part of something bigger.

Become more. Become ISS.

How you’ll apply

Apply directly via the link on this page by submitting a cover letter, CV and other relevant documents for the position you are applying for.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible. 

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