Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for a Assistant Procurement Onboarding Manager - B2B to join a high-growth, AI-powered global business with offices in London, Dubai, and Chicago. Please note this is currently a 6-month FTC, with the opportunity to be extended and potentially become permanent.
The business is a high-growth, AI-led global technology business, with a growing global footprint and a fast-paced, scale-up environment, this role will play a critical part in delivering value to the end B2B customer.
The role of Assistant Procurement Onboarding Manager - B2B Will act as the key point of contact for suppliers, managing relationships, onboarding, performance, issue resolution, and risk mitigation. The role will work cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and provide insights that support strategic decision-making.


Duties & Responsibilities for thisAssistant Procurement Onboarding Manager - B2B role -


*Act as the primary escalation point for supplier-related issues, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
*Develop and implement action plans to improve quality, cost, delivery performance, and overall supplier value.
*Monitor supplier KPIs and SLAs, leveraging data insights to identify risks, emerging trends, and improvement opportunities.
*Lead supplier onboarding processes, ensuring seamless integration and clear alignment on expectations and requirements.
*Manage key supplier relationships, building and maintaining strong, long-term strategic partnerships.
*Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
*Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring full compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
*Partner with internal stakeholders across Category, Procurement, Finance, and Legal to ensure aligned and effective supplier management.
To be successful in this Assistant Procurement Onboarding Manager - B2Brole:


*Ideally 2+ years’ experience in a sourcing and procurement role.
*Proven experience onboarding new suppliers, including conducting required compliance and due diligence checks is essential
*Strong understanding of financial, ESG, and reputational risk data, with awareness of governance and compliance standards within a business context.
*Solid knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes, including S2P (source-to-pay) workflows and associated technologies.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset and high attention to detail.
*Good understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and performance measurement (KPIs/SLAs).
*Experience working with procurement SaaS platforms is advantageous.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of seniority.
The benefits of this Assistant Procurement Onboarding Manager - B2Brole:
*Hybrid working - central London office (3 days in the office)
*Penson contribution
*Other additional benefits
*25 days holiday (pro-rata)
*Buy and sell Holiday scheme
*Potential to go perm
*Scale up - lots of growth and potential
*International opportunities


If this opportunity sounds like you and you are open to a 6-month FTC initially, and keen to be part of a growing and innovative AI company, then please apply quoting reference no. JO-.