Supplier Operations Specialist

Here’s a summary of the role:   

We're looking for a dedicated Supplier Onboarding Specialist to be the welcoming face and operational backbone for all new suppliers joining our company.

In this newly created role, you'll ensure that our new partners are integrated seamlessly and compliantly into our operations, playing a critical part in our overall success.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff): 

• Coordinate the entire onboarding process for new suppliers, from initial contact to final set-up. You'll collect and validate all essential documents – think tax forms, certifications, and banking details.
• Conduct vital due diligence and compliance checks  (KYC and anti-bribery screenings) to make sure we're always working with legitimate and trustworthy partners.
• Take charge of managing and maintaining accurate supplier master data across our ERP systems, ensuring everything is consistent and integrates perfectly with our procurement and finance platforms.
• Keep all supplier records and audit trails immaculate, adhering to data governance and regulatory standards.
• Build and create onboarding processes, supporting automation initiatives and implementing new technologies.
• Assist in training both internal team members and suppliers on our onboarding tools and platforms.

These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience in supplier/vendor onboarding, procurement operations, or data management.
• Experienced with ERP or supplier management systems like (SAP or NetSuite preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational superpowers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• A high degree of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.

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Company Description and Culture 

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.    

We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.  

Why join YouGov? 

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. 

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.  

Life at YouGov 

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. 

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. 

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