Supplier Quality Assurance Professional

Matchtech; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence & Security sector is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance professional in Sheffield. This contract role involves managing supplier quality compliance, conducting audits, and ensuring established standards are maintained. Applicants should have experience in supplier quality assurance, effective communication skills, and may hold a degree in engineering or quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality, procurement, or related field.
• Background in machining, metalwork, or welding desirable.
• Familiar with Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality assurance independently.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage non-conformance issues.
• Maintain strong communication with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier Quality Assurance

Communication

Auditing Skills

Education

Degree qualifications

Lead Auditor certification

Tools

MS Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance professional to join their team on a contract basis. This role, located in Sheffield or Barrow, involves working within the supply chain to ensure quality standards are upheld with established suppliers. The role requires 2-3 days onsite per week and 1-2 days at supplier sites per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working independently within the supply chain to manage supplier quality assurance
• Managing an existing portfolio of suppliers, focusing on quality compliance rather than onboarding new suppliers
• Conducting supplier audits and managing non-conformance issues
• Utilising basic MS tools and potentially SAP (training provided internally)
• Maintaining strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality standards
• Preparing comprehensive reports and documentation as required

Job Requirements:

• Experience in supplier quality, procurement or a related field within defence and security sectors
• Background in machining, metalwork, or welding is highly beneficial
• Ability to manage a portfolio of suppliers independently
• Strong communication skills and ability to write comprehensively
• Engineering or quality assurance background preferred
• Degree qualifications and Lead Auditor certification are desirable but not essential
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies is beneficial
• Security Clearance (SC) is required, though candidates can start on BPSS

Security Requirements

SC Only (start on BPSS)

This role will require you to hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

If you have a strong background in supplier quality assurance and are ready to take on an independent role within the defence and security industry, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team.