Are you a hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer who thrives on improving supplier performance, ensuring flawless delivery, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain? A well-established, innovative manufacturing organisation is looking for a motivated professional to strengthen their busy Supply Chain team in Taunton.
Key Responsibilities:
* Visiting suppliers to conduct audits and quality assessments
* Validating and approving new suppliers
* Processing purchase orders using the ERP system
* Managing, investigating, and closing supplier non-conformances
* Identifying and developing new supplier opportunities
* Expediting deliveries to support production requirements
* Liaising with suppliers and logistics providers to achieve the lowest total cost
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain
Skills & Experience Required:
* HNC or equivalent qualification in a technical discipline
* Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on ERP experience, with strong knowledge of warehouse, materials management, and planning functions
* Proven experience with supplier scorecards and vendor management techniques
* At least 3 years’ experience in continuous improvement
* Strong computer literacy
* Experience in a manufacturing environment (desirable)
* Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification (desirable)
* Internal Auditor certification (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
Interested? Click apply below