Procurement and Compliance Lead

Procurement and Compliance Lead

Location: Epsom (largely office-based role, with 1-day WFH after initial period)

Salary: £40-50K (DOE) + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A growing, forward-thinking organisation is seeking a Procurement and Compliance Lead to take ownership of supplier governance, vendor management, and related operational compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that is people-driven, dynamic, and highly collaborative, offering real autonomy and the chance to shape best-in-class processes.

About the Role

In this key position, you will ensure all suppliers, vendors, and partner organisations meet commercial, legal, regulatory, and operational standards. You'll play a central role in maintaining robust procurement governance, supporting contractual processes, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating operational risk.

You will partner closely with Legal, Operations, Sales and Finance teams, acting as a subject-matter expert in procurement compliance and supplier performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier governance processes, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are fully met.
• Conduct regular supplier and vendor performance reviews, risk assessments and audits.
• Support internal teams with contracts, compliance documentation and partner agreements.
• Identify operational and supplier risks, developing mitigation strategies and implementing effective controls.
• Investigate and resolve compliance issues or process inefficiencies.
• Monitor changing industry standards and update internal processes accordingly.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams on best practices in procurement and operational compliance.
• Develop, document and improve procurement and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the growth of the partner network, identifying and onboarding new suppliers.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience in procurement governance, supplier compliance or vendor management.
• Background in a commercial, operational or compliance-focused environment (professional services or staffing sector beneficial).
• Strong understanding of due diligence, supplier onboarding, and risk management processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Highly organised, analytical and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

What's on Offer

• A positive, supportive workplace with opportunities to grow your career, plus a strong benefits package including:
• Pension scheme
• Regular company days out, incentive trips and recognition events
• Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme, and Eye care support
• Office perks such as breakfast items, fruit, snacks and hot/cold drinks
• Travel and lifestyle benefits such as season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme
• Volunteer and fundraising opportunities