Supply Chain Assurance Lead5 Month Contract | Hybrid | Inside IR35 | MOD Environment | SC Clearance Required
We're looking for an experienced Supply Chain Assurance Lead to support assurance and governance activities across a complex supplier network within a secure MOD environment.
This role will focus on ensuring suppliers meet contractual, regulatory, and security requirements, while identifying and mitigating supply chain risks across multiple tiers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead supplier assurance and compliance activity across assigned suppliers
- Conduct supplier audits, reviews, and risk assessments
- Identify supply chain risks and drive mitigation actions
- Monitor supplier compliance with MOD and contractual requirements
- Produce assurance reports and provide updates to stakeholders
- Support supplier governance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Work closely with procurement, commercial, and programme teams
Essential Experience
- Proven background in Supply Chain Assurance, Supplier Assurance, or Supply Chain Governance
- Experience working within MOD, defence, or highly regulated environments
- Strong understanding of supplier risk and compliance processes
- Experience conducting supplier audits or assurance reviews
- Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of MOD frameworks (e.g. DEFCONs, JSPs)
- Familiarity with ISO standards or security compliance frameworks
- Active SC clearance
Contract Details
- Duration: 5 Months
- Location: Hybrid working
- IR35: Inside IR35
- Clearance: SC required