Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for a Procurement Compliance & Onboarding Specialist (6-month FTC). In this role you will act as the key point of contact for suppliers by managing relationships, onboarding, performance, issue resolution, and risk mitigation.
The business combines cutting-edge AI technology with in-house procurement expertise to simplify sourcing, drive compliance, and unlock measurable value.
Duties & Responsibilities for this Procurement Compliance & Onboarding Specialist (6-month FTC) role:
* Define and deliver a supplier success strategy aligned to business objectives.
* Manage key supplier relationships as primary point of contact, building strong long-term partnerships.
* Lead regular supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
* Oversee supplier onboarding, ensuring smooth integration and clear understanding of requirements.
* Monitor KPIs and SLAs, using data to identify risks, trends, and performance gaps across operational, financial, ESG, and compliance areas, while driving continuous improvement opportunities.
* Act as escalation point for supplier issues and ensure timely resolution.
* Identify and mitigate supply risks while ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Category, Procurement, Finance, Legal) for aligned supplier management.
To be successful in this Procurement Compliance & Onboarding Specialist (6-month FTC) role:
* Ideally having 2+ years of experience in a sourcing / procurement role.
* Strong understanding of sourcing and procurement processes, S2P workflows, and related technologies.
* Strong experience in onboarding and managing new supplier relationships is essential
* Extensive experience across procurement processes, ensuring supplier compliance across data, ESG, financial due diligence, and risk frameworks
* Monitor and analyse supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs, using data to identify risks, drive accountability, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
* Solid understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and performance metrics (KPIs/SLAs).
* Experience with procurement SaaS platforms is an advantage.
The benefits of this Procurement Compliance & Onboarding Specialist (6-month FTC) role:
* Hybrid working - central London office (3 days in the office)
* Penson contribution
* Other additional benefits
* 25 days holiday (pro-rata)
* Buy and sell Holiday scheme
* Potential to go perm
* Comfortable working within diverse, global teams
* Scale up - lots of growth and potential
* International opportunities
If this opportunity sounds like you and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply