Supply Chain Risk Assessor

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Risk Assessor for a 6-month contract. This hybrid role involves assessing supply chain risks, developing frameworks, and ensuring compliance with risk management standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience working collaboratively across various departments. This position offers a daily rate of £500.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear understanding of the supply chain risk posture.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for each supplier.
• Oversee the supplier questionnaire process for risk assessment.
• Design and implement a framework for supply chain risk assurance.
• Review and assess tools for managing supply chain risk.
• Continuously improve the supplier risk assurance process.
• Define and develop reporting frameworks for senior management.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in risk management.
• Stay up to date with trends in supply chain risk management.

Job description

Overview

Role: Supply Chain Risk Assessor

Rate: £500 (a day)

Duration: 6 Months (Initially)

Location: London (Hybrid)

IR35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

Responsibilities

• Risk Posture Articulation: Develop and communicate a clear understanding of the FOS (Function of Supply) supply chain risk posture, taking into account critical factors for each supplier such as controls, policies, procedures, and overall risk management frameworks in alignment with established security standards and industry best practices.
• Risk Assessment Prioritization: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for each supplier, categorized by risk priority, based on tier levels. Ensure that existing risk assessments are up-to-date, and identify any gaps in risk management practices. Where necessary, lead the development of new or updated risk assessments to address these gaps.
• Supplier Questionnaire Refinement: Oversee the supplier questionnaire process, ensuring that it accurately captures the relevant data needed to assess risk levels effectively. If necessary, refine and improve the questionnaire to ensure its efficacy in gathering the necessary information.
• Framework Development: Design and implement a repeatable and scalable framework for supply chain risk assurance. This may include the development of risk matrices, Non-Financial Risk (NFR) assessments, and other risk management tools that can be standardized across the supply chain.
• Tooling Review & Assessment: Review and assess the current set of tools and systems in place for managing supply chain risk, evaluating their quality, effectiveness, and value. Provide recommendations for improving or replacing tools to ensure they meet organizational needs and risk management standards.
• Process Refinement & Integration: Continuously improve the supplier risk assurance process and its integration points with other areas of the business. Develop clear RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) charts to define roles and responsibilities across teams. Propose and implement a model for re-accreditation of suppliers to ensure ongoing compliance with risk management standards.
• Executive Reporting & Key Risk Indicators (KRI): Define and develop a robust reporting framework for senior management (ExCo), including Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), to provide a clear and actionable view of the organization's supply chain risk posture. Ensure the reporting reflects an appropriate level of detail for executive decision-making and strategic planning.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, legal, compliance, and IT, to ensure alignment in risk management activities. Engage with suppliers to build strong relationships and ensure they are committed to the organization's risk management policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to supply chain risk management. Apply this knowledge to continuously improve the organization's approach to supply chain risk assessment and mitigation.

Job Details

• Job Title: Supply Chain Risk Assessor
• Company:
• Location:
• Posted: Sep 19th 2025
• Closes: Oct 20th 2025
• Sector: IT
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time

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