Supplier Quality Manager

Role Overview

This is your chance to join a thriving, fast-growing team of an innovative global engineering company with a reputation for excellence and cutting-edge technology. They require the expertise of a proven Supplier Quality Manager, who will work closely with external suppliers as well as various departments within the business to strengthen supplier quality performance, improve supplier quality systems, and support the continued development of supplier quality management across the business.

Why Join This Business

• Global Growth & Impact: Be part of a fast-growing international company with opportunities to work across diverse markets and high-profile projects.
• Innovative Environment: Join a team that values creativity, problem-solving, and the development of inventive engineering solutions.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, multidisciplinary team where ideas are valued and encouraged.
• Career Development: Access opportunities to grow your skills, take ownership of projects, and progress within a forward-thinking organisation.

Supplier Quality Manager Hours, Pay and Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000
• 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday, office-based role
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Free parking, drinks, free electric charging
• Sick pay scheme

Commutable From: Shrewsbury, Wrexham, Newtown, Welshpool, Oswestry

Supplier Quality Manager Essential Candidate Requirements

• Background in a Supplier Quality Manager role, quality engineering, or manufacturing quality environments
• Proven experience carrying out supplier audits and handling supplier-related quality issues
• Solid knowledge of quality management systems and root cause analysis methods
• Excellent organisational abilities with strong communication skills
• Capable of collaborating effectively across internal teams and external supplier networks
• Competent IT user with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• HNC qualification or higher in an engineering or technology-related field is desirable
• Lead Auditor certification or relevant auditing experience would be considered an advantage

Supplier Quality Manager Key Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier quality performance across a portfolio of key suppliers
• Create, implement, and sustain supplier quality monitoring systems along with performance KPI tracking
• Carry out supplier evaluations and, where necessary, perform on-site audits of supplier facilities
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Quality departments to address and resolve supplier-related quality concerns
• Drive and manage supplier corrective action processes, including supporting root cause analysis investigations
• Contribute to the enhancement and ongoing development of supplier approval procedures and wider supplier quality systems
• Promote and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on strengthening supplier quality performance
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers while ensuring all quality standards and expectations are consistently met

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our QUALITY vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email, to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Quality Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994