Manager, Audits & Risk & Assurance Directs

About the Role 

The Manager, Procurement – Audits and Risk mgmt.for Directs 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 management, procurement sourcing or TPRM 

• Deep expertise in risk and audit management  

• Strong program governance, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels. 

• Strong understanding of procurement processes across the source-to-pay lifecycle 

• High level of fluency in spoken and written English 

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. PowerPoint and Excel) 

• Experience of managing directly and influencing people indirectly; influence senior stakeholders and strategies within and outside of own organizational unit 

• Ability to motivate colleagues and work in partnership with others to drive, implement and support change 

• Strong analytical, written and verbal communications, and influencing skills. Specifically developing presentations and business cases for executive audiences 

• Solid understanding of procurement best practices, policies, and tools 

• Experience managing the successful delivery of large projects and with end-to-end service / operations management 

• Significant experience working in a matrix business environment, preferably with global teams 

• Demonstrated high learning agility; proven ability to solve complex problems with limited oversight 

• Ability to work in high pressure environment, often under tight deadlines 

• Motivation for professional development and willingness to coach, mentor and train others 

Why Haleon? 

None of us should ever feel like we’re standing still. At Haleon, we want you to feel supported, valued, and always progressing. Improving everyday health takes dedication, energy, and effort - so we reward your contribution with a benefits package that includes: 

• Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies. 

• Hybrid work.  

• Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement) . 

• Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions including working from home possibilities, health & wellbeing activities) . 

• Private medical care - the cost of the basic package is financed by Haleon. In addition, candidates can extend the selected package to family members and/or partner and purchase the Senior package. 

• P4P Partnership for Prevention.

• Family benefits (extra parental leave, caregiver’s policy).  

• Life insurance and pension plan.  

• Multisport card or points on the Multicafeteria Benefits account.

• Personalized learning approach.   

• Supportive community and integration events.  

• Modern office with creative rooms.  

• Free car and bike parking. 

• Remuneration: 16.250 to 22.340 PLN gross/monthly 

The salary range for this position is indicative and provided as a guide. The final offer may vary depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Further details regarding the total reward and benefits package will be shared during the recruitment process. Salary ranges may vary by location in line with local market conditions and applicable pay transparency regulations.