Manager, Audits & Risk & Assurance Directs

Job description

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 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 K ey R esponsibilities 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) R eview 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 field s or any Bachelors, combined with relevant experience Preferred: Master’s Degree (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk Management, related field s ) 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 managemen t 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 deadline s 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. Job Posting End Date 2026-08-31 Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions. Adjustment or Accommodations Request If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. Note to candidates The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.