Customer (Supplier) Support Associate - Italian (6 Month Term)

Company Description

Assent empowers manufacturers and distributors with the intelligence to build sustainable products, meet global compliance requirements and drive better business outcomes.

At the center of our offering is the Assent Network, the industry's most complete Product Intelligence Network, bringing together trusted parts and supplier intelligence, advanced AI and deep regulatory expertise to help organizations identify risk, make informed decisions and stay ahead of evolving requirements.

Trusted by more than 1,000 customers worldwide, Assent helps organizations stay ahead of evolving regulations across areas including responsible sourcing, human rights due diligence, PFAS reporting, Digital Product Passports, and other emerging requirements. Our platform empowers manufacturers to navigate change with confidence while building stronger supplier relationships and driving measurable business value.

With more than 1000 team members across India, North America, Malaysia, the European Union, and Kenya, Assent brings together global expertise, diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to innovation. Our hybrid work model enables teams to collaborate across regions while staying connected to the communities where they live and work. As a certified B Corporation, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, reflecting our commitment to creating lasting value for our customers, our people, and the planet.

People First. Technology Forward.

Our commitment to People, Culture & Community (PCC) is rooted in building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team. We recruit and retain team members with a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, while fostering a culture of belonging where all Assentees are respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.

As we continue to embed AI into how we work, we do so thoughtfully, enhancing human potential, supporting better decision-making, and prioritizing appropriate oversight, privacy, and fairness.

At Assent, we value your privacy and are committed to maintaining transparency in how we handle your personal information. As part of our talent acquisition and management processes, we may use AI technologies to support activities such as resume screening, candidate communication, and talent analytics.

Work Model

Employees work in a Hybrid mode. This is a 6 month term contract.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Customer (Supplier) Support Associate will report to the Manager, Supplier Support. The Supplier Support Associate will support the Supplier Support team in obtaining declarations and other important information from non-responsive suppliers in our client's supply chains.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers through a multi channel approach including emails, chats and conference calls to gather compliance information, assist with compliance requests, and confirm quality of the documents provided;
• Work directly with top-tier suppliers to be a valuable resource to help them respond to their compliance requests;
• Handle emails and chats from suppliers to help them troubleshoot, navigate their compliance requests by providing a positive experience;
• Engage with unresponsive suppliers through a multi channel approach including emails, chats and conference calls, supplier education and webinar invites;
• Language support may be required to help with internal translations, hosting webinars, and joining prospect calls with the Sales team;
• Work closely with Program Success team to strategize on the best approach for new customers, client campaigns and supplier issues
• Validate and ensure Quality Assurance for compliance data provided by our suppliers;
• Act as a peer mentor to Supplier Support Agents as required;
• Keep up to date with new regulations and changes in Assent's products to become an expert in your field;
• Be familiar with corporate security policies and follow the guidance set out by processes and procedures of Assent.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may be altered and/or added from time to time to meet business needs.

Qualifications

We strongly value your talent, energy and passion. It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, primarily in English and Italian, however proficiency in additional languages is required for certain supplier groups;
• Bachelor's Degree/Higher diploma from a recognized learning institution;
• 1-2 years related work experience (eg. administration, reporting, research & data, supplier/customer support, call centres);
• Solid ability to manage time effectively and juggle multiple priorities at one time;
• Computer proficiency using MS Office Suite and Google Applications, able to leverage all functions proactively to effectively and efficiently;
• Self-starter, excellent time management skills and the ability to adhere to assigned deadlines;

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the aforementioned duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Assent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Additional Information

At Assent, we are uniquely positioned to make meaningful, impactful changes in the world around us. If you believe in doing work that matters, we want you to join our team.

Life at Assent

Wellness: We believe that you and your family's well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.

Financial Benefits: It's not all about the money - well, it's a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more.

Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with flexible work options, volunteer days and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.

Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is not only valued but encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start.

At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.

If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact talent@assent.com and we will be happy to help.

We use AI to support parts of our recruitment process, such as note-taking and initial shortlisting based on job-related qualifications. AI does not make hiring decisions. All candidates will speak with a real person, and final decisions are always made by our recruitment team.