Supplier Risk & Compliance Analyst

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Supplier Risk & Compliance Analyst to coordinate regional supplier risk and governance across Asia-Pacific. You will manage risk assessments, due diligence, and maintain documentation to ensure audit readiness.

The role requires 2-5 years in procurement or risk management, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Coupa, SAP, or Ariba. Collaboration with multiple functions and independent coordination across markets is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, business, finance or related discipline.
• 2-5 years in procurement operations, supplier management, or risk/compliance roles.
• Strong Excel and data management capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems like Coupa, SAP, Ariba or similar.
• Exposure to supplier onboarding, ESG assessments, compliance controls, governance, or risk management processes will be advantageous.
• Attention to detail; ability to manage multiple trackers and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a central coordinator for supplier risk and governance across multiple markets.
• Manage and maintain supplier risk assessment tracking across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Coordinate supplier due diligence activities including ESG, compliance, financial, and governance assessments.
• Monitor supplier assessment status, expiry dates, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare regional reports, dashboards, and risk status updates for procurement leadership.
• Maintain supplier records and supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness and data accuracy.
• Support governance activities related to supplier onboarding and ongoing supplier compliance requirements.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Sustainability, Data Privacy, and Information Security teams across the region.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and leverage digital tools, automation, or AI solutions to improve reporting efficiency and data management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier risk management and procurement governance.

Skills

Supplier risk

Governance

Data management

Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Automation interest

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Reporting to the regional procurement leadership team, you will act as a central coordinator for supplier risk and governance activities across multiple markets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and maintain supplier risk assessment tracking across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Coordinate supplier due diligence activities, including ESG, compliance, financial, and governance assessments.
• Monitor supplier assessment status, expiry dates, renewals, and compliance requirements to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare regional reports, dashboards, and risk status updates for procurement leadership.
• Maintain supplier records and supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness and data accuracy.
• Support governance activities related to supplier onboarding and ongoing supplier compliance requirements.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Sustainability, Data Privacy, and Information Security teams across the region.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and leverage digital tools, automation, or AI solutions to improve reporting efficiency and data management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier risk management and procurement governance.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Supplier Risk & Compliance Analyst should have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in procurement operations, supplier management, compliance, risk management, shared services, or business operations.
• Strong Excel and data management capabilities.
• Experience working with procurement or ERP systems such as Coupa, SAP, Ariba, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to supplier onboarding, ESG assessments, compliance controls, governance, or risk management processes will be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple trackers and reporting requirements.
• Comfortable working independently while coordinating stakeholders across different countries and functions.
• Tech-savvy mindset with an interest in automation, AI tools, and process improvement.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

What's on Offer

• Regional exposure across 5 Asia-Pacific markets.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in supplier risk, ESG, governance, and procurement compliance.
• High visibility with regional procurement leadership.
• Exposure to digital transformation, analytics, and process improvement initiatives.
• Clear internal mobility opportunities into strategic sourcing and broader procurement functions.
• Collaborative multinational working environment with strong learning opportunities.

ContactBrandon HeinQuote job refJN-102026-7133540Phone number+603 2302 4041