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Senior Supplier Quality Specialist
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sunbury
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Specialist
Location: Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
6% employer pension contribution
Private healthcare / medical insurance
Life assurance (4× annual salary)
Discounted goods and services scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Modern working environment
Friendly and supportive team with approachable management
Continued staff development and training opportunities
Opportunity to play a key role in supplier quality and compliance across global supply chains
Company Profile
This is a global engineering and technology organisation supplying advanced solutions across aerospace, automotive, rail, oil & gas, and industrial markets. The UK facility provides design, manufacturing, and support for electro-mechanical products and systems, with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation. Employees benefit from working in a collaborative environment with opportunities to influence both customer outcomes and supplier development on an international scale.
Job Profile
As the successful Senior Supplier Quality Specialist, you will manage supplier quality performance, lead supplier audits, and ensure compliance with company and industry standards. You will act as the key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders across Operations, Purchasing, Projects, and Quality, ensuring strong supplier relationships and continuous improvement. This role requires strong supplier quality management expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive corrective actions and long-term quality improvements across the supply base.
Duties:
Manage and maintain the company’s supplier audit plan in line with business requirements
Develop and maintain supplier monitoring processes, including KPIs and scorecards
Ensure supplier quality system documentation is up to date and compliant with the Supplier Quality Manual
Maintain the Approved Supplier Listing, including scope of supply and review frequency
Lead supplier problem-solving activities using 8D Root Cause and Corrective Action methods
Ensure non-conformances are addressed promptly and effectively with suppliers
Drive improvements in supplier quality metrics through robust corrective action closure
Promote and support lean and continuous improvement practices within the supply chain
Conduct supplier site audits and provide reports and recommendations
Support supplier selection activities for current and new product introductions
Assist with third-party audits as required
Skills & Attributes:
Proven experience in a supplier quality or supplier development role within aerospace, automotive, or a related industry
Strong auditing skills and knowledge of ISO/AS standards
Competence in supplier performance management using KPIs and scorecards
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5 Whys, etc.)
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams
Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Methodical and analytical with excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams
Proactive, professional, and adaptable, with strong time management skills
Education / Certificates:
Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline preferred
Lead Auditor qualification desirable
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00 or 08:00 – 16:30
Friday: 07:30 – 13:00 or 08:00 – 13:30
Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supplier quality professional to join a respected global engineering organisation. You will take a lead role in developing and maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring high levels of quality and compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to influence supplier performance at a global level, this role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their supplier quality career.
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