Supplier Quality Leader: Data-Driven Excellence

Siemens; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Mental health support

Subsidised gym memberships

Subsidised Bupa healthcare

Enhanced sick pay

Pension match (Match and More)

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to lead and improve supplier quality across SMO RI UK&I manufacturing and project delivery. You will define the supplier quality strategy, conduct audits, establish plans and KPIs, and drive data-driven improvements across procurement, quality, manufacturing, engineering and delivery.

The role emphasises governance, risk management, and collaboration with category teams to deliver robust supplier performance and compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing preferred.
• ISO9001 Lead Auditor qualification is a plus.
• Experience leading quality investigations (RCCA, CAPA, Problem Solving).
• Lean leadership and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy the Supplier Quality strategy across SMO RI UK&I.
• Lead supplier audits, assessments and reviews, ensuring corrective actions are effective.
• Establish supplier quality plans, acceptance criteria and interfaces.
• Monitor supplier quality status and KPIs, and escalate risks to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and analytics to reduce risk.
• Coach colleagues in SQM methods and compliance requirements.
• Build cross-functional relationships with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Delivery.
• Lead risk-based supplier selection and qualification decisions.

Skills

Supplier quality strategy

Audits & assessments

Root cause analysis

KPI tracking

Data analytics / AI

Cross-functional collaboration

IT proficiency

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Facilitation

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing

ISO9001 Lead Auditor qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to lead and improve supplier quality across SMO RI UK&I manufacturing and project delivery. You will define the supplier quality strategy, conduct audits, establish plans and KPIs, and drive data-driven improvements across procurement, quality, manufacturing, engineering and delivery.

The role emphasises governance, risk management, and collaboration with category teams to deliver robust supplier performance and compliance with