Supply Chain Specialist

Belcan; Filton; On-site; GBP 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

Belcan in Filton, Bristol is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Specialist to lead APQP activities for new product introductions, major modifications and transfers of work, and to drive supplier quality improvement across the programme.

This contract role offers up to £40/hr Umbrella (or £29.89/hr PAYE), with a contract end date of December 2026 and potential extension. INSIDE IR355.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality or Supply Chain Quality.
• Proven APQP experience and knowledge of transfer of work activities.
• Experience using problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why and Ishikawa.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Able to work autonomously and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities for new product introductions, major modifications and transfer of work projects.
• Drive supplier quality improvement and support the development of supplier capability.
• Coach quality teams on problem-solving methodologies and quality best practices.
• Support the resolution of complex supplier quality and delivery issues.

Skills

APQP experience

Supplier Quality

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Autonomy

Tools

8D

5 Why

Ishikawa

Job description

Overview

Supply Chain Quality Specialist – Filton, Bristol. Up to £40/hr Umbrella (£29.89/hr PAYE). Contract to December 2026 (extension possible). INSIDE IR355.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities for new product introductions, major modifications and transfer of work projects.
• Drive supplier quality improvement and support the development of supplier capability.
• Coach quality teams on problem-solving methodologies and quality best practices.
• Support the resolution of complex supplier quality and delivery issues.

About You / Qualifications

• Strong background in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality or Supply Chain Quality.
• Proven APQP experience and knowledge of transfer of work activities.
• Experience using problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why and Ishikawa.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Able to work autonomously and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile engineering programme and make a real impact on supplier performance and product quality.

How to apply

If you're an experienced Supply Chain Quality professional with strong APQP expertise and a passion for driving supplier performance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.