Supply Chain Assurance Lead

5 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