Supplier Onboarding and Risk Analyst

Supplier Onboarding & Risk Analyst Stevenage | Hybrid (3 days onsite to start) £27.38 per hour Umbrella | Inside IR35 37-hour working week Join a leading UK defence organisation We're recruiting for a Supplier Onboarding & Risk Analyst to join a high-performing Procurement Excellence team supporting a globally recognised defence organisation. Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in supplier onboarding, vendor due diligence, procurement operations, supplier governance, compliance, risk management or third-party/vendor management. Working closely with Procurement, Compliance and Finance teams, you'll play a key role in assessing suppliers, managing onboarding activities, maintaining supplier data and supporting risk and compliance processes across an international supplier network. Key Responsibilities Conduct supplier and vendor due diligence checks using third-party risk tools Review supplier information and recommend onboarding decisions Support end-to-end supplier onboarding activities Maintain accurate supplier master data and records Liaise with Procurement, Compliance, Finance and business stakeholders Produce KPI reports, dashboards and management information Support supplier governance and risk management activities Assist with continuous improvement of onboarding processes Skills & Experience Experience in supplier onboarding, vendor onboarding or supplier governance Knowledge of KYC, supplier due diligence or compliance processes Experience managing supplier or vendor data Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills High attention to detail and analytical mindset Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly Desirable Experience Procurement or supply chain environment Third-party risk management (TPRM) Defence, aerospace or regulated industry experience Ivalua SAP ISO 9001 knowledge ISO 37001 knowledge What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate of £27.38 Umbrella Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to support a major UK defence programme Modern Stevenage headquarters with onsite facilities and excellent transport links What happens now? If your application meets the initial selection criteria, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you via email to arrange a structured screening call. This conversation will explore your experience, technical background, and suitability for the role in more detail. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. xehkeey As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.