**Who we are?**At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean. Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 240 proprietary offices, across 60 countries and a team of more than 2,500 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organizations.We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.**Business Need / Purpose of Role****Reporting into the Procurement Manager Asia Pacific, this person will be based in the Malaysia -Klang Office. The key focus will be to help manage supplier risk across the region and to support the business in driving supply chain transparency and compliance. This person will lead the annual vendor assessment programme and support the vendor contract and documentation collection processes.****Duties and Responsibilities**:- Perform annual quality control assessments / vendor evaluation reviews (remotely) to ensure strategic vendors are following Company standards.- Ensure all vendor assessments and evaluations are completed on time.- Review quality questionnaires received from vendors and carry out necessary actions.- Identify issues and seek clarifications / corrective actions from vendors.- Maintain and manage detailed trackers and data repository of vendor assessments completion and results.- Serve as liaison between Port/Ops Manager and vendors with regards to review and feedback on assessment questionnaires.- Interact with vendors to communicate requirements and/or ensure adherence of deadlines for assessment questionnaire completion.- Ensure completion of vendor corrective actions.- Supporting the vendor contracting process.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**- Good knowledge of shipping vendor audit practices (evaluating and liaising with vendors)- QHSSE /ISO 9001 knowledge- Excellent audit and communication skills to engage vendors and port managers as well as Procurement team.- Close attention to QHSSE details that could impact audit results.- Systematic and organized in documentation e-filing and managing audit schedule deadline- Good Computer skills-MS Office- Must be professional in conduct and practice, and reliable as each assessment are time critical. Proactive, responsive, and adaptive in a dynamic environment**Education/Experience**:- **1-3 years' experience in Vendor Audit/Shipping Operations/Supply Chain/Vendor Management or similar role.**:- **Bachelor's Degree - Preferred**Why Inchcape Shipping Services?We believe in building a diverse and high performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realize the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.- Global Perspective_ - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.- The Power of People_ -_ we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.- Progress_ _- we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.In return, we will offer you:A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally as a minimum you will receive:- Life assurance- Healthcare- Competitive salary- Career development and progression opportunities- Values Award celebration events- Team building daysPlus, much more!Inchcape Shipping Services is looking for people who are willing to think about the future...and think big. We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most significant challenges of their careers.- #ISSthebiggerpicture_
