Supply Chain & Quality Manager
Location: Filton (3 days a week onsite hybrid)
Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £27.66 per hour (PAYE)
Contract Duration: Until July 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week (payment capped at 35 hours)
IR35: Inside IR35
The Role
A leading aerospace organisation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Quality Manager (SCQM) to oversee supplier performance, product quality, and delivery assurance across a complex supply chain. This role is customer‑facing and requires excellent communication, supplier management capability, and the ability to work autonomously while driving improvements.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement procurement strategy and support supplier selection, contract discussion and change request evaluation.
* Define and manage supplier surveillance plans, ensuring compliance and convergence to industrial maturity targets.
* Conduct Supplier Control Reviews and assess supplier approval status.
* Monitor delivery performance, manage risks, and ensure issues are escalated and resolved effectively.
* Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using methodologies such as 8D, 5‑Why and Ishikawa.
* Manage manufacturing non‑conformance, concessions and quality survey reporting.
* Support internal and external audits, including regulatory requirements (e.g., EASA).
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong background in supply chain management; quality experience highly advantageous.
* Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
* Ability to work independently within a structured quality and supply chain framework.
* Experience with Practical Problem Solving tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5‑Why, PPS).
* Knowledge of APQP, control plans, FMEA, SPC and related quality methodologies.
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to influence supplier performance and quality maturity across a world‑class aerospace environment, working with cross‑functional teams and directly contributing to operational excellence.
If you are interested in this contract position please apply with an up to date copy of your CV for consideration. For more information please email Ellie at Carbon60 on ellie.lunenkay@carbon60global.com