Quality Auditor

Matchtech; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in England is seeking a Quality Supplier Auditor responsible for evaluating and improving supplier quality performance. You will conduct supplier audits, address quality issues, and ensure compliance with standards like ISO 9001. Candidates should have a degree in Quality Management and strong analytical skills. Experience in regulated industries is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supplier quality assurance, auditing, or compliance in regulated industries.
• Certification in auditing preferred (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Auditor).
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of suppliers to assess compliance with quality standards.
• Identify, document, and report supplier quality issues.
• Collaborate on corrective and preventive action plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Root cause analysis tools

5 Whys

FMEA

Fishbone Diagram

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Key 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.

If you are an experienced and skilled Quality Supplier Auditor who meets the requirements and is ready to work with a legendary team, we encourage you to apply.