Head of Vendor Risk

5 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Arup Full time

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We have recently implemented a finance change program on a global scale setting goals to become better coordinated in how we operate, to simplify how we work, automate more of what we do, improve efficiency and consistency in our processes, whilst building a stronger control environment to meet both the needs of ourselves and those of external organisations. Whilst always putting sustainable development at the heart of everything we do. As part of this, the Group Procurement team will be transforming and improving our operations globally.

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The Opportunity

In this role, your primary focus will be responsible for the development, delivery and coordination of a global supply chain risk, assurance and compliance program and team to ensure we work with the right partners, in the right way, to our values (Our values - Arup) and the expectations of our clients.

Your area of responsibility and oversight will include business integrity, regulatory, ESG, supplier diversity amongst others. You will use your experiences and skills to ensure we have excellence and flexibility in our comprehensive approach. You will combine a global-standards foundation with, by working closely with colleagues across our geographies, the appropriate adaptations, and enhancements as require meeting the local requirements, legislation and expectations. You will work closely with our systems team in operationalising processes.

You will be recognized as an expert in procurement risk and assurance, able to build strong relationships and deliver for the greater benefit of Arup, our members and our stakeholders. Central to our procurement strategy, and your work, will be sustainable development, decarbonisation, and our values as an organisation. You will report to the Group Head of Procurement and Supply Chain and as part of the procurement leadership team, work closely alongside other leaders in the group, in order to embed a strong risk controls approach to our work.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who:

Have significant experience of supply chain compliance, such as ESG, health & safety, business integrity, in a global/multi-regional environment, as part of or connected to a procurement or supply chain function.Can lead and/or designing efficient and effective approaches to excellence in supply chain risk management and assurance – information sources, data quality, robust audit chains etc.Have excellent management skills with the ability to motivate a strong and diverse team.Have experience of delivering change and improvement initiatives in complex environments involving diverse stakeholdersHave knowledge of Procurement systems and platforms operating on a multi-regional or multiple business unit basis, and the crucial role they play in supporting a vendor risk programHold a professional qualification

What we offer you


At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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