Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

Michael Page (UK); City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global award-winning cosmetics company is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance professional. This role involves managing supplier performance, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in quality assurance and possess excellent communication skills, making it a great opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + package

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Degree educated.
• Experience in supplier quality assurance or supply chain quality.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 22716, GMP, FDA.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and approve new suppliers, conducting risk assessments and audits.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards and KPIs.
• Lead supplier audits to assess compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

Degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

• Growing business
• Award winning product range

About Our Client

Global award winning cosmetics company

Job Description

• Qualify and approve new suppliers, conducting risk assessments and audits.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance through scorecards, KPIs, and regular reviews.
• Lead supplier audits (remote and on-site) to assess compliance with quality standards such as ISO, GMP, or relevant industry certifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers on corrective actions for non-conforming materials or components.
• Review and approve incoming inspection plans, material specifications, and certificates of analysis (COAs).
• Work with internal teams (Procurement, Product Development, Supply Chain) to resolve quality issues in the supply chain.
• Manage documentation related to supplier approvals, change controls, and quality agreements.
• Support continuous improvement by developing supplier development programs and training initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have a background in:

• Degree educated
• Experience in supplier quality assurance or supply chain quality.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 22716, GMP, FDA, or other industry-specific standards.
• Experience in outsourced manufacturing/filler supplier management
• Very high standards and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships across the company and with our supply partners with strong influencing abilities
• A 'completer finisher' who gets the job done themselves, and with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication, verbal communication, presentation, motivation, and interpersonal skills with a dynamic team working ethos.
• Experience working in a fast business growth and development environment would be a strong advantage.
• Competence in office productivity tools such as MS Office, and ERP systems.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary + package + flexible working