Supplier Development & Quality Lead

Workpac Group; Gosford; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools of the trade provided

Permanent career opportunity

Local & international travel

Job summary

WorkPac Group in Berkeley Vale, NSW, seeks a Supplier Development & Quality Lead to oversee supplier development, audits and quality for local and international suppliers. You will drive supplier performance, resolve non-conformances and improve cost, quality and delivery across critical industrial operations.

The position requires a trade qualification in Boilermaking or related discipline, 5+ years in fabrication/heavy industry, and experience with supplier assessments, QA/QC and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication, Welding or Mechanical Fitting.
• Minimum 5 years experience in fabrication, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience in supplier assessment, quality inspection and outsourced manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication drawings, specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to travel interstate and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development, qualification and performance management.
• Conduct supplier audits, inspections and capability assessments.
• Inspect fabrication, welding, materials, coatings and finished products.
• Ensure suppliers meet engineering drawings, quality plans and client requirements.
• Manage supplier non-conformances and corrective actions through to resolution.
• Review supplier quotations for technical compliance, risk and value.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and supplier agreements.
• Coordinate procurement activities from sourcing to delivery.
• Monitor supplier progress, costs and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across supplier capability, quality, cost and delivery.

Skills

Supplier development

Quality inspection

Procurement

Negotiation

Audit

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Trade qualification in Boilermaking / Fabrication / Welding / Mechanical Fitting

Tools

ERP/CRM systems

Visual inspection software

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY LEAD

• Competitive Salary varied to suit experience
• Located in Berkeley Vale, NSW
• Permanent Position

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading provider of wear-resistant solutions, specialising in protecting heavy-duty equipment from wear and impact With operations across multiple Australian locations and an international supply network, the business combines engineering, manufacturing and quality expertise to support customers across the mining, minerals and industrial sectors.

What you will be doing:

• Lead supplier development, qualification and performance management across local and overseas suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits, inspections and capability assessments.
• Inspect fabrication, welding, dimensions, materials, coatings, linings and finished products.
• Ensure suppliers meet engineering drawings, specifications, quality plans and client requirements.
• Manage supplier non-conformances, corrective actions and quality issues through to resolution.
• Review supplier quotations and proposals for technical compliance, risk and value.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and supplier agreements.
• Manage procurement activities from sourcing and purchase orders through to delivery.
• Monitor supplier progress, quality, costs and delivery performance.
• Coordinate local and international freight, logistics and shipment requirements.
• Work with internal teams to resolve supplier issues and prevent impacts to production or customers.
• Drive continuous improvement across supplier capability, quality, cost and delivery.

What you will need:

• Trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication, Welding, Mechanical Fitting or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in fabrication, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier assessment, quality inspection and outsourced manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of fabrication drawings, specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, sourcing or procurement.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding and QA/QC processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and ERP/CRM systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel interstate and internationally.

Highly Regarded

• Welding Inspector or Welding Supervisor qualifications.
• Quality Assurance or Lead Auditor experience.
• Mining, mineral processing or wear-resistant solutions experience.
• Experience managing overseas suppliers and international logistics.
• Experience with Visual inspection software.

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive salary package with a company vehicle and tools of the trade provided.
• Permanent Career Opportunity Secure a permanent position with an established specialist business and genuine long-term potential.
• Local and international travel providing exposure to a diverse supplier network.
• Opportunity to combine your trade/fabrication knowledge with quality, procurement and commercial skills.
• Work across technical, operational and commercial areas of the business.
• Play a key role in improving supplier capability, quality, cost and delivery.
• Join a specialist business supporting major industrial and resources-sector applications.

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.