Procurement and Supply Chain Manager - Due Diligence & Assurance

• A Level/BTEC Education in supply chain management, procurement, business or related filed (or equivalent experience)
• Significant previous experience of working in a procurement and supply chain or supply chain risk role.
• Proven experience managing supply chain assurance, due diligence and/or audit programmes in complex regulated environment
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, audit principles, and compliance standards relevant to procurement
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain risk management, including risk assessment methodologies and performance tracking
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to develop actional insights
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions across functional and organisational boundaries
• High attention to detail and methodical approach to process design, evidence management and reporting.

• Knowledge of Infrastructure Industry Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
• Experience of working within a matrix organisation, with abilities to influence at all levels.
• Experience in developing Functional KPI's to support objectives and drive continuous improvement
• Understanding procurement processes, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier management
• Knowledge of sustainability, modern slavery and ethical sourcing obligations
• Working knowledge of ISO20400, ISO9001 and related assurance standards
• Understanding of GDPR
• Formal audit, assurance or risk management certification
• Membership to a Procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) related Professional body

The P&SC Manager - Due Diligence and Assurance will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement and supply chain due diligence, assurance and risk management processes.

• Support the design, and implement and manage supply chain due diligence and assurance processes to ensure compliance with organisational, legal and ethical standards
• Maintain and enhance supplier pre-qualification, verification, and audit frameworks to assess and monitor supplier integrity, capability and compliance.
• Collaborate with procurement teams and business units to ensure due diligence processes are embedded throughout the supplier lifecycle
• Monitor and report on supply chain assurance outcomes, providing recommendations for improvement and corrective actions.
• Act as primary contact for all internal and external audits relating to procurement and supply chain activities
• Co-ordinate audit preparation, fieldwork, responses and close out actions in partnership with functional leads and Costain divisions.
• Develop and maintain documentation and evidence packs to support compliance and audit readiness
• Recommend improvements to internal controls and risk mitigation based on audit findings and regulatory best practice
• Own and manage the supply chain risk management framework, including identification, assessment, monitoring and escalation of risks
• Maintain up to date risk register and provide regular reporting to senior leadership on emerging supply chain risks and mitigation activities
• Work cross functionally to develop and embed business continuity, resilience and crisis management plans for key suppliers and categories.
• Engage with internal stakeholders including legal, compliance, sustainability, and operational teams to align due diligence with wider corporate standards.