SAQ Program Manager

Job ID:42165
Location:[[location_obj]] 
Position Category:Project Management
Position Type:Contractor Fixed Term

IR35 Status:Outside IR35 

LRQA is looking for a full-time program manager to support the delivery of our client’s supplier evaluation programme (6 months), in line with the client’s labour rights and modern slavery principles. The position is located in the United Kingdom. Travel is not expected but may occur.
In this position, candidate will support LRQA’s client and its local business units to drive continuous improvement of its supply chain, by supporting local suppliers in completing self-assessment questionnaires (SAQs) and respective corrective action plans (CAPs), providing direct guidance where necessary, and ensuring regular reporting to the client.

• Manage SAQ / CAP programme to evaluate local suppliers against client’s labour rights and modern slavery principles in a timely manner
• Work directly with the client’s local business units and local suppliers, completing tasks such as:
• Guiding suppliers as to what information to complete in the SAQ, providing support to complete SAQ and/or providing advice on ‘what good looks like’
• Delivering support/advice on SAQ completion
• Ensuring CAP timeline agreement and supporting CAP completion by providing advice on developing necessary policies, process etc. to fulfil requirements
• Reviewing and verifying CAP evidence against client requirements and confirming CAP closure
• Regularly reporting to client’s teams, using client’s reporting dashboard
• Travel to local suppliers is not expected but may occur
• Act as the expert towards local suppliers on specific client requirements.
• Take programme ownership and accountability to ensure timely implementation of programme and delivery of support (plan, communicate, continuously monitor).
• Be familiar with client’s supplier expectations, especially in the area of labour rights and modern slavery and show good understanding of best practices.
• Track key performance metrics such as number and type of engagements, CAPs sent / completed, number of CAP actions verified as closed etc.

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