Supplier Quality Admin

Safran; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense firm in the UK is seeking a proactive Supplier Quality Administrator. This role involves managing supplier approvals, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering collaborations across teams. The ideal candidate will excel in organization, communication, and teamwork, and is open to training in quality management practices. Join a fast-paced environment where you can make a tangible impact on supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive team activities and stay organised.
• Detail-oriented approach to all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Supplier Approvals process for compliance and improvement.
• Track and manage supplier communications for timely responses.
• Uphold the Quality Management System and procedures.
• Generate actionable metrics for supplier performance.
• Develop positive relationships across teams and suppliers.

Skills

Excellent organisational & communication skills

Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Proficient in the use of MS Office Tools

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

What does the role look like?

We\'re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Supplier Quality Administrator to play a key role in supporting our Supplier Quality team and the wider business.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to make a tangible impact on supplier performance, compliance, and business success.

Don\'t have direct Quality experience? That\'s fine - we can teach you that. What matters most is your ability to drive team activities, stay organised, and bring a detail-oriented approach to everything you do.

Responsibilities

• Own the Supplier Approvals process - ensuring suppliers remain compliant with business and industry requirements, while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Manage supplier communications - tracking, allocating, and ensuring timely and accurate responses to maintain strong and productive relationships.
• Champion compliance - upholding the Quality Management System, associated processes, and procedures to ensure best practice at all times.
• Turn data into insight - generating clear, actionable metrics to support reviews, decision-making, and supplier performance improvements.
• Enable collaboration - developing positive relationships across internal teams and external suppliers, supporting colleagues to deliver their best.

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

• Excellent organisational & communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams both internally and externally to the business.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Tools

Desirable skills:

• Experience working in the regulated industries
• Knowledge of Export Control.
• Supply Chain Experience.
• Past exposure of using SAP