Supplier Quality Leader - Data-Driven Improvement

Siemens; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Pension (Match/More)

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing benefits

Life assurance

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in the UK is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to lead supplier quality across RI UK&I manufacturing and project delivery. You will define governance, drive supplier improvement and coordinate with procurement, quality and engineering to optimize performance.

The role requires risk-based supplier selection, audits and KPI development, with strong focus on continuous improvement, data analytics and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing.
• ISO9001 Lead Auditor qualification is preferred.
• Experience leading quality investigations (RCCA, CAPA, problem solving).
• Lead Auditor experience in supplier audits within supply chains.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/45001/14001/27001 and their practical application.

Responsibilities

• Define, deploy and improve supplier quality strategy and governance.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification and approval using risk-based criteria.
• Establish supplier quality plans, targets and acceptance criteria.
• Plan, lead and report supplier audits and assessments.
• Manage supplier quality performance and development with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor quality KPIs and advise leadership on remediation actions.
• Lead containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality management

Lead Auditor

Root cause analysis

Data analytics

AI tools

KPI development

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder engagement

IT proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing

ISO9001 Lead Auditor qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Digital workflow tools

Job description

Siemens Mobility in the UK is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to lead supplier quality across RI UK&I manufacturing and project delivery. You will define governance, drive supplier improvement and coordinate with procurement, quality and engineering to optimize performance.

The role requires risk-based supplier selection, audits and KPI development, with strong focus on continuous improvement, data analytics and cross-functional collaboration.