Supplier and Customer Compliance Sr Specialist

**Company Description**
WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers around the world. In Mexico, we have two facilities, one in Vallejo (Mexico City) and one in Cuautitlan (State of Mexico). Our brand in Mexico is CAMESA, and the Company's legal name is ACEROS CAMESA.

WireCo® offers a competitive salary, incentive programs, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits offerings for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

The Supplier and Customer Compliance Sr. Specialist is responsible for ensuring that suppliers and customers comply with all applicable regulatory, quality, and contractual requirements. This position serves as a critical liaison between internal teams, external suppliers, and customers to maintain high standards of operational integrity, ethical conduct, and compliance.

The Supplier and Customer Compliance Sr. Specialist must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

- Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
- Accountable - celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
- Self-Aware - demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
- Noble Intent - acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
- Determined - takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
- Transparent - promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
- Curious - seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Lead and manage a team of compliance analysts or specialists, ensuring objectives are met and team members are supported in their development.
- Plan and execute compliance audits and assessments of suppliers and customers, in accordance with internal policies and industry standards.
- Maintain supplier compliance records, including certifications, licenses, and documents required by law.
- Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and continuous monitoring to ensure adherence to company and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, ESG, CTPAT, FDA).
- Manage and maintain supplier and customer certifications, quality agreements, and regulatory documentation.
- Collaborate with procurement, legal, quality, and logistics departments to identify and mitigate compliance risks in the supply chain.
- Serve as the primary contact for customer audits, assessments, and compliance-related inquiries.
- Investigate non-conformities and lead cross-functional corrective action processes.
- Ensure compliance documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date in relevant systems.
- Provide compliance training and guidance to internal stakeholders and team members.
- Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the compliance program.
- Review and evaluate suppliers to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve compliance issues and ensure continuous improvement.
- Work closely with procurement teams to ensure supplier due diligence processes are followed.
- Monitor customer activities to ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions, including contracts, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Support customer onboarding processes by verifying compliance with legal and financial standards.
- Manage customer compliance-related inquiries and assist in resolving issues related to non-compliance.
- Identify potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions to mitigate those risks.
- Prepare regular compliance reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
- Assist in implementing and monitoring compliance controls within the supply chain and customer-facing processes.
- Assist in developing and delivering compliance training programs for suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in local, national, and international regulations that may impact supplier and customer compliance.

**Qualifications** Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law or a related field.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in compliance, procurement, or supply chain management. Strong knowledge of Mexican regulations, including trade compliance, labor laws, and environmental standards.
- Familiarity with international compliance standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR, etc.)
- Excellent analytical,