See the position · AI · 3–4 weeks · £11,250
Supplier AI Risk Audit
Understand AI risk in the suppliers that matter.
Problem this solves
The organisation does not know which suppliers create material AI-governance exposure, what evidence should be requested or where to focus its supplier-risk attention.
What it is
The Supplier AI Risk Audit identifies suppliers with AI relevance, applies a structured assessment to the selected supplier set and produces evidence-based risk and exposure views. It is distinct from responding to a customer’s questionnaire: here the client is assessing the suppliers it depends on.
Key activities
- Establish and tier the AI-relevant supplier inventory
- Apply the structured assessment framework to suppliers in scope
- Assess governance evidence and risk by supplier
- Prioritise required actions and prepare the supply-chain view for leadership
Outcomes
Within four weeks, your executive team and board receive a prioritised view of governance risks in the suppliers that matter and the evidence to request from them.
Deliverables
- Scoped supplier inventory: which suppliers are AI-relevant, and at what risk level
- Structured assessment framework deployed across the supplier list
- Governance evidence and risk assessment per supplier
- Required actions: what to demand of which suppliers, in what priority order
- Board-ready report with the supply-chain AI risk picture
- Template questionnaire and requirements pack for ongoing supplier management
Boundary
Distinct from the Supplier AI Compliance Response, which serves the supplier being asked for evidence rather than the organisation doing the asking.
What typically follows
May follow the AI Exposure Audit. Typically leads to the AI Accountability Programme.
Scope and investment
| Suppliers assessed in depth | Effort | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7.5 days | £11,250 |
| 8 | 9.6 days | £14,400 |
| 10 | 11.0 days | £16,500 |
| 12 | 12.4 days | £18,600 |
| 15 | 14.5 days | £21,750 |
Talk it through.
Thirty minutes with Ian. A straight answer on whether this is the right next step.