Supply Chain Compliance Manager
Horsham / Watford (Hybrid)
Up to £50,000
Full-time, Permanent – 37.5 hours Monday to Friday
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Compliance Manager to join a well-established organisation within the construction and infrastructure sector. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the compliance and onboarding of suppliers, subcontractors and consultants across multiple locations.
This position sits within the Supply Chain and Procurement function and plays a crucial role in ensuring that all supply chain partners meet strict governance, competency and regulatory standards.
The Role
As Supply Chain Compliance Manager, you will lead a team responsible for the onboarding and verification of vendors. You will oversee the full compliance process, ensuring all suppliers meet legal, statutory and health and safety requirements before working on projects.
You will also play a key role in managing upcoming legislative changes relating to building safety and compliance, requiring strong analytical skills and an understanding of regulatory frameworks.
This role will manage a team of five coordinators across two locations (Horsham and Watford) and will require strong leadership and coaching capability alongside hands-on involvement in compliance processes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and support a team of five Supply Chain Compliance Coordinators across multiple sites.
Oversee the onboarding and pre-qualification process for all consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
Ensure supply chain partners meet required legal, regulatory and health and safety standards.
Review and assess technical documentation including insurances, accreditations, RAMS and statutory compliance evidence.
Maintain and improve supply chain compliance systems, records and databases.
Work closely with operational, SHEQ and commercial teams to ensure compliant partners are used across projects.
Identify risks, compliance gaps and implement corrective actions where required.
Contribute to internal audits, external accreditations and supply chain performance reviews.
Provide development reviews and support the professional growth of team members.
About You
Previous experience within supply chain compliance, procurement, governance or construction compliance.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage, mentor and motivate a team.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex compliance documentation.
Good understanding of contractor competency frameworks, accreditations and statutory requirements.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Confident communicator able to influence both internal teams and external partners.
Candidates from construction, aviation, pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industries would be particularly well suited to this role.
Additional Information
Hybrid working available (minimum two days in the office after probation).
Parking permits provided.
Two-stage interview process, including a presentation at the final stage.
Based primarily in Horsham, with collaboration across the Watford office.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, please get in touch.
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