Quality Auditor

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Supplier Auditor. In this role, you'll evaluate and monitor supplier quality, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and experience in quality assurance. Certification in auditing is a plus. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Proven experience in supplier quality assurance, auditing, or compliance in regulated industries.
• Certification in auditing (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and supplier audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of suppliers to assess compliance with quality standards.
• Identify, document, and report supplier quality issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective action plans.
• Review supplier quality procedures and compliance documentation.
• Track supplier performance metrics and provide reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Report writing

Detail orientation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management or related field

Tools

Root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, FMEA)

Job description

Overview

The Quality Supplier Auditor is responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and improving the quality performance of suppliers to ensure compliance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role involves conducting supplier audits, identifying non-conformances, collaborating on corrective and preventive measures, and maintaining comprehensive quality documentation to support a robust supplier quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of suppliers to assess compliance with quality standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Identify, document, and report supplier quality issues, defects, and non-conformances.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Review and maintain supplier quality procedures, audit checklists, and compliance documentation.
• Track supplier performance metrics and provide regular reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Support supplier qualification, selection, and re-evaluation processes.
• Ensure alignment of supplier quality systems with internal and external standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, AS9100, GMP, or industry-specific standards).
• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to suppliers on quality expectations and best practices.
• Escalate critical quality issues and work with leadership to mitigate risks within the supply chain.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Proven experience in supplier quality assurance, auditing, or compliance (e.g., manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or other regulated industries).
• Certification in auditing (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and supplier audit methodologies.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, risk management, and problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, FMEA, Fishbone Diagram).

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify systemic issues.
• Effective collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel as required to conduct on-site supplier audits.