The Sole or Lead Auditor for Supply chain Assessment Solutions is able to conduct audits either alone or as part of a team. Audits are conducted against Scheme or client requirements for which they have been qualified and approved. In addition to audits they may undertake desktop review of self-assessment questionnaires and review correction action plans and evidence remotely. Where no conflict of interest exists they may also provide training services for either public or in-house training.

Where a lead auditor status is achieved, the lead auditor organizes, directs and supervises team members through the pre-audit, on-site activity and reporting after the audit.

• Act as sole or lead auditor on selected schemes.
• Ensure effective delivery of audits in line with Global Procedures and any Scheme requirements or client SOPs.
• Meet agreed turnaround times for reporting and other deliverables.
• Present a professional image in all dealings with clients and auditees.
• Promote the company approach and services at seminars and through presentations and articles.
• Provide technical input to back office and sales teams as required.
• Technical review of reports from other auditors.
• Active development of relationships through existing networks and contacts. Remain up-to-date with current thinking and client expectations in this field; establish and maintain a network of stakeholders including NGOs, industry bodies and related contacts; attend public and client-led conferences; read news related to their topic of interest
• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct and Impartiality Policy and encourage others do so.
• Cooperate fully with any investigations in relation to Quality issues or Integrity where required.
• At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for their own health and safety and that of colleagues and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

For Lead Auditors:

• Witness other auditors for effectiveness of auditing to ensure that competence is maintained.
• Lead and organize audit team before, during and after the audit for the related job
• Mentor auditors and provide “on-the-job” training

• Educated to degree-level
• Successfully completed recognised auditor training
• Recognised approval as second-party auditor, or training to achieve such sign-off
• Minimum two years experience of supply chain activities
• Experience of team management/leadership (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced level of English