Product Compliance - Data Acquisition Manager

Company Description

Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world’s top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the trusted tool for comprehensive sustainability.

We are proud to announce that Assent has crossed the US$100M ARR milestone, granting us Centaur Status. This achievement, reached just 8 years after our Series A, makes us the first and only Certified B Corporation in North America's SaaS sustainability industry to reach this milestone.

Our journey from $5 million to US$100M ARR in just eight years has been marked by significant growth. With our $350 million US funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we're poised for further expansion and are seeking outstanding team members to join our mission.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Product Compliance - Data Acquisition Manager to lead sourcing, organization, and distribution of compliance data for our B2B SaaS platform. This role will ensure our centralized compliance data meets high standards of accuracy, relevance, and value for our customers. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships with manufacturers and distributors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Sourcing & Partnership Development
   • Identify, engage, and establish relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and other data providers to source high-value compliance data.
   • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand and prioritize customer data needs, especially for manufacturers.
2. Data Management & Organization
   • Oversee collection, classification, and organization of compliance data to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accessibility.
   • Implement tools and processes for data validation, quality assurance, and issue detection.
3. Customer Insights & Value Generation
   • Analyze customer feedback and market trends to identify valuable data points and gaps.
   • Develop strategies to enhance user experience and engagement through data insights.
4. Process Optimization & Innovation
   • Design and streamline workflows for data collection, management, and distribution.
   • Leverage automation and advanced analytics to improve efficiency and scalability.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
   • Work closely with Product Management, Data Analytics, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to align data strategies with product and business goals.
   • Provide training and support to internal teams on data usage and value proposition.
6. Monitoring & Reporting
   • Develop KPIs and metrics to measure the impact of compliance data on customer satisfaction and business growth.
   • Regularly report progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership.

Qualifications

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience.

• This role is best suited for candidates with 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience with data management is highly valuable.

An absolute non-negotiable requirement is a thorough understanding of key regulations and standards, including but not limited to:

• REACH, RoHS, SVHC, Materials Compliance, and Product Compliance regulations
• Conflict Minerals
• Substances of High Concern (SHC)
• IEC 63000 and IEC 62474 standards
• Full Material Disclosure (FMD)
• IPC 1652A standard
• Bill of Materials (BOM) management
• Complex and Durable Goods Manufacturing compliance
• Supply Chain and regulatory requirements impacting product compliance

When applying: Please include a short note in the "Message to the Hiring Team" highlighting your experience related to the above regulations and standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

Life at Assent

Wellness: We prioritize your and your family's well-being, offering vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages, life leave days, and more.

Financial Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, bonus programs, retirement options, and more.

Life at Assent: We promote purpose beyond work with flexible options, volunteer days, and corporate giving initiatives.

Lifelong Learning: We encourage curiosity with professional development days starting from your first day.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and heard. Our diversity and inclusion practices are guided by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

If you need assistance or accommodations during the interview process, contact talent@assent.com.