Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.
Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.
Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.
About the Role
The Procurement Policy, Risk & Compliance Manager – Directs Categories and CMO is responsible for strengthening governance, transparency, and risk resilience across the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for directs materials and contract manufacturers. This role ensures that procurement activities not only comply with internal policies and external regulations but also create strategic value through risk-informed decision-making
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Audit & Compliance
Design and execute audit programs across direct materials sourcing (e.g., raw materials, components, packaging) and contract manufacturers
Assess adherence to procurement policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements
Execute second-line assurance activities to assess operational compliance with the framework, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions
Collaborate with Internal Audit and Compliance teams on risk-based audit planning
Risk Management
Develop and maintain a procurement risk framework covering supply, financial, geopolitical, ESG, and operational risks
Monitor supplier risk assessments and ongoing monitoring (financial health, capacity, single-source exposure), in close alignment with the category strategies and TPRM process
Build end-to-end sourcing and contracting process in line with risk framework, tool roadmap and future state goals
Monitor and keep oversight of mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, contract safeguards, and contingency planning
Lead risk reviews for critical suppliers and high-value sourcing decisions
Support the reporting into relevant Supply Risk forms including material preparation and generation of reporting metrics
Contract & Commercial Governance
Ensure contracts include appropriate risk protections (e.g., liability clauses, price mechanisms, service levels)
Review and audit contracts to identify gaps
Support dispute resolution and claims management with suppliers
Data Analytics & Insights
Use data analytics to identify anomalies, cost leakage, fraud indicators, and compliance gaps
Develop dashboards and KPIs for procurement risk and audit performance
Provide actionable insights to senior stakeholders to improve sourcing strategies
Supplier Governance & ESG
Assess supplier compliance with ESG, ethical sourcing, and sustainability standards
Support responsible sourcing initiatives and regulatory requirements (e.g., modern slavery, conflict minerals)
Monitor supplier improvement plans and monitor corrective actions
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with Procurement buyers, Finance, Legal, Risk and Operations teams globally
Act as a trusted advisor on procurement risk and governance matters
Deliver training and awareness programs on procurement compliance and risk management
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelors - Business, Procurement, Risk Management, related fields or any Bachelors, combined with relevant experience
Preferred: Master’s Degree (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk Management, related fields)
Good to have: Procurement or related certifications (e.g. CPSM, CPIM, PMP)
7-10 years in procurement risk…