Procurement QA Lead: Supplier & Inspection Oversight

Kiwa Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwa Group seeks a Procurement Quality Control Supervisor to oversee procurement quality, supplier surveillance, and inspection activities across the project supply chain. The role starts in South East England and will transition to Saudi Arabia, with an approx. 2-year duration and travel requirements.

You will coordinate supplier audits, review quality plans, and manage NCRs while ensuring compliance with project specs and standards. This is an independent contractor role within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with procurement QA/QC experience.
• Lead Auditor ISO 9001 qualification.
• Supplier Quality Management experience.
• Strong vendor management and inspection coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Review procurement documentation, requisitions and purchase orders.
• Review supplier quality plans, inspection procedures and certification.
• Coordinate supplier audits, vendor surveillance and source inspections.
• Manage third-party inspection agencies and client witnessing.
• Prepare inspection assignment packages and inspection reports.
• Coordinate inspection schedules and notifications.
• Manage procurement NCRs and technical quality issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement quality records and reporting.

Skills

Vendor management

Inspection coordination

Communication skills

QA/QC experience

Education

Engineering Degree

Lead Auditor ISO 9001

Job description

Kiwa Group seeks a Procurement Quality Control Supervisor to oversee procurement quality, supplier surveillance, and inspection activities across the project supply chain. The role starts in South East England and will transition to Saudi Arabia, with an approx. 2-year duration and travel requirements.

You will coordinate supplier audits, review quality plans, and manage NCRs while ensuring compliance with project specs and standards. This is an independent contractor role within a dynamic team.