Group Supply Chain Quality Assurance and Integrity Manager

Required Skills and Qualifications

Must-Haves:

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Accounting, Law, Forensics, or a related field.

· Professional certification: CIPS, CIA, CFE, ISO Lead Auditor, ISO 9001 Lead Implementer, or equivalent (required or in progress).

· Knowledge of auditing standards (e.g., IIA, ISAs) and risk-based auditing approaches.

Number of Years:

· Must-have: 5–7 years’ experience in internal control assurance, procurement assurance, integrity investigations, supply chain governance, or quality management within supply chain.

· Other: Experience working with ERP systems, data analysis tools, and e-sourcing platforms.

Planning & Execution of Assurance Reviews

· Assist in developing the annual assurance review plan based on risk assessments and supply chain exposure for all 10 PCTs for both the Group and its subsidiaries.

· Perform assurance reviews in line with the approved scope, timelines, and methodology.

· Conduct opening meetings with reviewed parties to explain review objectives and engagement principles.

· Participate in all audit reviews for all the supply chain PCTs for the Group and its subsidiaries

Reviews & Analysis

· Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across all process centric teams.

· Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and non-compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

· Gather, document, and analyse evidence using standard tools and techniques.

· Support the PCTs and subsidiaries to close out their open audit issues before the deadline.

Reporting

· Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported assurance review and reports with actionable recommendations.

· Present review findings to management and agree on remediation plans.

· Monitor implementation of corrective actions and follow up to validate closure.

Compliance & Risk Monitoring

· Evaluate adherence to procurement and operational controls, ethical sourcing requirements, and regulatory standards.

· Support detection of irregularities and misconduct through control reviews and anomaly identification.

· Stay current with evolving policies, laws, and best practices in procurement, risk, and quality assurance.

Technical Evaluation Review (Pre-GPMC Validation)

· Review technical evaluation reports and scoring documentation prior to GPMC submission.

· Verify completeness, consistency with evaluation criteria, absence of bias, and policy compliance.

· Identify and flag any discrepancies, unsupported recommendations, or procedural violations for rectification.

· Prevent governance failures and reputational risk through early intervention.

Case Intake & Investigation Planning

· Receive and log whistleblower reports, complaints, or red flags through official reporting channels.

· Conduct preliminary assessments to evaluate credibility, risk level, and scope of investigation.

· Establish terms of reference, timelines, and protocols for each investigation.

Evidence Gathering & Analysis

· Collect, examine, and preserve documentation (e.g., financial records, contracts, emails, procurement files).

· Use forensic techniques and digital tools to identify patterns of misconduct, trace transactions, or detect concealment.

· Maintain evidence trail and evidence integrity throughout the review process.