Job summary
Supplier Quality Assurance Professional 6 month contract - Sheffield or Barrow-in-furness - £37.14ph UMB or £27.65ph PAYE (Inside IR35)
Key skills required for this role
supply chain, quality assurance, iso9001, auditor, 6 sigma, engineering, report writing
Important
Supplier Quality Assurance Professional
Job description
Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance professional to join their team on a contract basis. This role, located in Sheffield or Barrow, involves working within the supply chain to ensure quality standards are upheld with established suppliers. The role requires 2-3 days onsite per week and 1-2 days at supplier sites per month.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Working independently within the supply chain to manage supplier quality assurance
2. Managing an existing portfolio of suppliers, focusing on quality compliance rather than onboarding new suppliers
3. Conducting supplier audits and managing non-conformance issues
4. Utilising basic MS tools and potentially SAP (training provided internally)
5. Maintaining strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality standards
6. Preparing comprehensive reports and documentation as required
Job Requirements:
7. Experience in supplier quality, procurement or a related field within defence and security sectors
8. Background in machining, metalwork, or welding is highly beneficial
9. Ability to manage a portfolio of suppliers independently
10. Strong communication skills and ability to write comprehensively
11. Engineering or quality assurance background preferred
12. Degree qualifications and Lead Auditor certification are desirable but not essential
13. Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies is beneficial
14. Security Clearance (SC) is required, though candidates can start on BPSS
Security Requirements
SC Only (start on BPSS)
The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.
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