Contract: Until 31/12/2026 (likely extension)
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am–7pm)
Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)
IR35: Inside IR35
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Quality Manager to join their team on a long-term contract based in Filton. This role has a strong quality focus rather than pure supply chain, and will suit someone confident working autonomously, engaging directly with suppliers, and driving on-time, on-quality delivery.
You will play a key role across New Product Introduction and serial production, acting as a focal point for supplier quality, performance, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead supplier quality activities to ensure on-time and on-quality delivery
* Manage supplier compliance and maturity, including surveillance plans and risk portfolios
* Act as a key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Support and lead supplier audits, reviews, and assessments
* Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using PPS methodologies (8D, 9S, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
* Support transfer of work activities and supplier development initiatives
* Raise, track, and lift risks, issues, and actions where required
* Contribute to procurement strategy, supplier approval, and contract set-up where needed
* Ensure manufacturing non-conformances and concessions are effectively managed
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in Supply Chain Quality or Quality Management (experience valued over qualifications)
* Strong background working with suppliers in a regulated / industrial environment
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Solid understanding of quality tools and methodologies (APQP, FAI, audits, control plans preferred)
* Experience supporting audits and compliance activities
* Flexibility to travel occasionally within Europe
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