Supply Chain Quality Manager

Guidant Global; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Manager to ensure timely and quality deliveries for civil aircraft programmes. The role involves building relationships with suppliers, ensuring compliance, and working in a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have experience in supply chain management and strong communication skills. Join us to impact operational excellence and enjoy flexible working hours.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management.
• Basic quality management experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work autonomously and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with suppliers for timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant requirements.
• Proactively mitigate risks and resolve issues.

Skills

Supply chain management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving mindset

Project management

Job description

Supply Chain Quality Manager

Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite)

Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)

Pay: £27.68/hr (PAYE) or £37.02/hr (Umbrella)

Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)

Travel: Occasional travel within Europe

About the Role

Are you passionate about supply chain excellence and quality management? Join us as a Supply Chain Quality Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring on-time, on-quality deliveries for Airbus civil aircraft programmes. You\'ll be part of a collaborative team, reporting to the Head of POELA, and work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to drive continuous improvement and operational success.

What You'll Do

• Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of parts to customers and production sites.
• Partner with suppliers to support their development and enhance their capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant requirements, working with cross-functional teams (programme, engineering, customer services, buyers).
• Contribute to the "voice of the supply chain" within multi-functional teams.
• Tackle challenges in a dynamic, evolving environment, proactively mitigating risks and resolving issues.
• Gain exposure to a variety of manufacturing technologies and processes.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in supply chain management (industry flexibility considered).
• Basic quality management experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and influence others.
• Problem-solving mindset, with knowledge of methodologies such as 8D, 9S, Ishikawa, or 5 Whys.
• Project management skills and a willingness to learn.
• Curiosity, assertiveness, and a collaborative approach.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive team that values your ideas and professional growth.
• Work in a customer-facing role with real impact on aircraft delivery and operational excellence.
• Enjoy flexible working hours and a modern, collaborative environment.
• Access opportunities for learning and development in supply chain and quality management.
• Competitive pay and the chance to work with leading industry partners.

Ready to take your supply chain career to new heights? Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace with Guidant Global!