Supplier Quality Consultant

Bis Henderson; Otley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Consultant to join their client in Yorkshire. This interim role focuses on driving supplier performance to meet engineering and quality standards through assessments, audits, and development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in quality engineering, supplier evaluation experience, and excellent communication skills. The position requires frequent travel across the Yorkshire region and a hands-on approach to managing supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supplier evaluations and quality engineering context.
• Proven track record in supplier quality and development.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and process reviews.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide guidance to suppliers to enhance quality performance.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Supplier evaluations

Supplier quality roles

High-performing supplier systems

Communication skills

Ability to build supplier relationships

Job description

Otley, West Yorkshire

£300 - £350 per day

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Consultant on an interim basis to support our engineering‑led manufacturing client based in West Yorkshire. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role suited to someone who understands what good looks like within a supplier environment and can drive supplier performance to meet robust engineering and quality standards.

You will play a key role in assessing, developing, and strengthening their supplier base—particularly across the Yorkshire region—through regular on‑site visits, audits, inspections, and performance reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and process reviews to ensure compliance with engineering and manufacturing quality standards.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide guidance and coaching to suppliers to enhance quality performance and product consistency.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, operations, and procurement teams to resolve supplier issues and support corrective actions.
• Produce clear, structured reports outlining findings, recommendations, and follow‑up activities.
• Lead and support supplier development initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience and reliability.
• Travel extensively across Yorkshire to visit suppliers (regular weekly travel expected).

Key Skills

• Strong background of experience gained within a quality engineering context with a particular focus on supplier evaluations.
• Previous experience in supplier quality, supplier development, or supply chain quality roles.
• Proven understanding of high‑performing supplier systems and processes.
• Hands‑on, pragmatic approach with the ability to challenge and influence suppliers effectively.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong supplier relationships.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the region.

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.