Senior Sourcing Compliance Specialist

Senior Sourcing Compliance Specialist

Egliable locations:

• Niles, IL, US
• Fort Collins - Lincoln Campus HQ

• Deerfield Beach, FL, US

• Spartanburg, SC, US
• Zeeland, MI, US

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Sourcing Compliance Specialist to support and enhance procurement compliance programs within a highly regulated environment. This individual will play a key role in ensuring adherence to government regulations, internal policies, and supplier compliance requirements while driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain procurement compliance programs, policies, procedures, and monitoring tools.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments of procurement activities to identify compliance gaps and mitigate risk.
• Review government purchase orders and procurement documentation to support compliance with approved purchasing system requirements.
• Support small business program compliance reviews and audits to maintain favorable government ratings and regulatory standing.
• Oversee supplier and vendor compliance activities, including due diligence, contract reviews, and ongoing monitoring.
• Investigate potential compliance concerns, determine root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on procurement compliance matters, providing guidance to sourcing teams and business stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs to increase organizational awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Analyze procurement data and compliance metrics to identify trends, generate reports, and support process improvements.
• Lead or support compliance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

Compliance & Regulatory Expertise

• Strong knowledge of procurement compliance, government contracting requirements, supplier compliance programs, and regulatory standards.
• Experience developing and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Understanding of purchasing system requirements and government audit environments.

Audit & Risk Management

• Proven ability to conduct compliance audits, assess risk, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Experience identifying process deficiencies and driving corrective actions.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Knowledge of supplier due diligence, vendor compliance monitoring, and contract-related compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage compliance risks throughout the supplier lifecycle.

Investigation & Problem Solving

• Experience investigating compliance concerns, performing root cause analysis, and recommending effective resolutions.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Advanced proficiency in analyzing procurement and compliance data.
• Ability to develop reports, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.

Communication & Training

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience presenting to stakeholders and delivering compliance training programs.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with sourcing teams, legal, finance, and senior leadership.

Project Management

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Background

• Experience working within a regulated industry such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, government contracting, or related sectors.
• Background supporting procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or compliance functions.
• Experience interacting with government audits, reviews, and regulatory agencies is highly preferred.