Supply Chain
We appreciate that a detailed understanding of supply chain roles and the various structures they fall within are essential to be able to support our clients with recruitment in this sector. We work with our candidates to provide challenging opportunities that support their careers across the entire Supply Chain.
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Latest Jobs
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Senior Supply Chain Manager
Up to £70000 per annum
Birmingham, West Midlands
Butler Ross are currently recruiting a Senior Supply Chain Manager on behalf of a client based in Birmingham with offices located nationally including London. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a widely renowned company and work on large scale construction projects. As the Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will deliver the implementation of the Supply Chain Management Strategy. You will be responsible for an in-direct team of 22 ensuring processes and systems are in place for effective supplier engagement and are regularly monitored to ensure maximum performance within the organisation. Duties will include: Undertake supply chain mapping to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks in the market. Promote a culture within the team building excellent Supply Chain relationships enhancing the organisations reputation in the market. Lead Events and workshops to support delivery of the supply chain Maintain all sources of Supply Chain management data Ensure accurate reporting in accordance with Supply Chain management Daily management of the internal and external Supply Chain Management resource Engage and prepare industry for the upcoming procurement and ensure the organisation is a client of choice within the industry. Support the team with professional development, mentoring and training. Experience MCIPs qualified or studying towards CIPS Sound Procurement knowledge including an understanding of Ojeu frameworks Knowledge of construction contracts including NEC3 Knowledge of commercial and contract delivery lifecycles This role would suit an experienced Contract Manager, Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Manager. **Please note this role will require occasional travel. **
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Head of Supplier Management
£75000 - £100000 per annum + Benefits
Birmingham, West Midlands
Butler Ross are currently recruiting a Head of Supplier Management role on behalf of a client based in Birmingham with offices located nationally including London. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a widely renowned company and work on large scale construction projects. As the Head of Supplier Management you will be responsible to proactively develop the SCM and SRM team ensuring capability within the organisation and deliver best practice within the organisation. Duties will include: Develop success with existing and new Supplier Relationships from earl engagement to contract delivery Maintain and grow key stakeholder relationships within the business to promote performance and best practice throughout the supply chain Develop the Supply Chain team - setting clear objectives, reviewing performance and ensuring continuous development to deliver objectives. Champion the Framework to ensure excellent Supplier Relationships are built and ensure the team utilise it effectively within the business. Identify individual solutions and strategies for key and strategic suppliers with the ability to influence at all levels. Lead quarterly Supplier Relationship reviews Experience 5 years + experience working in a similar management role within Procurement and Supply Chain Knowledge of construction contracts including NEC3 Knowledge of EU and UK procurement legislation Ability to work in a multi-contract multi - stakeholder environment Ability to develop and implement transformation projects Ability to analyse and develop industry and Supplier capacity models Contract Management experience across a significant portfolio of construction contracts, particularly within construction related professional services i.e. design consultants, environmental surveys etc. Our client utilises NEC3 forms of contract therefore prior experience of having worked with NEC 3 contracts is strongly preferred. This role would suit an experienced Senior Contract Manager, Senior Supply Chain Manager, Head of Vendor Management, Procurement Manager, Procurement Director. **Please note this role will require occasional travel. **
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Supplier Quality Engineer
Up to £45000 per annum
Yarnton, Oxfordshire
A fantastic opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer has arisen to join an up and coming Automotive Manufacturer in Oxfordshire, with a salary of £45,000. The role holder will have experience in Supplier Quality inspection and Supplier Management in an Automotive Industry, or a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates will have previous experience within Supplier Quality and Supplier Management. Role responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer: Engage in supplier Quality inspection. Implementing quality requirements for new and existing suppliers. Manage and develop suppliers throughout. Establishing scorecards. Overseeing quality, delivery times, and commercial performance. Leasing with other departments within the business, advising on supplier selection. Overseeing and approving new products and services. Being the port of contact to solve issues with products and services that fall out of quality and delivery requirements. Continuous analysis and reporting on supplier quality incidents. Auditing and attending meetings in the UK or abroad. Person Specification of the Supplier Quality Engineer: Previous experience in Supplier quality is a must. HNC or Degree in an engineering discipline. Experience in using APQT tools. Experience in a Technical Manufacturing environment (ideally Automotive) Experience in Supplier development, auditing assessment and selection. Salary 45k This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within Supplier Quality, Supplier management, Quality Assurance.
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Logistics Customer Service
Up to £22000 per annum
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Logistics Customer Service - Oxford Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity with a large Logistics Company who are looking for someone to work a customer facing role with one of their largest clients. This role will be the point of contact for all customer queries, and experience in a Logistics/Supply Chain environment is desirable. This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain Customer Service, Logistics Customer Service in a Logistics, Distribution or Manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Customer Service Advisor: Ensuring all open customer issues are resolved promptly Investigation into repeat problems, recommending improvements and taking on projects Early escalation of potential customer issues that are more serious or complex Reporting against KPIs for customer service by customer and issue type Provide analytical support to run reports that aid visual management Personal Specification of the Supplier and Inventory Controller: Experience in Logistics, Inventory or Material Control and Customer Service Experience in an Automotive/Industrial/Retail sector or in Logistics and Distribution Strong Excel and IT Skills Salary Up to £22,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 22 Days (Plus Days Holidays) Pension Flexible Benefits Scheme Company Performance Bonus Scheme This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain Customer Service, Logistics Customer Service in a Logistics, Distribution or Manufacturing environment. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!
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Production Planner
£20000 - £25000 per annum
Pulborough, West Sussex
A fantastic opportunity to join a leading manufacturer near Horsham as their Production Planner. This vacancy, offering in the region of £25,000, is looking for experience with demand planning, supply chain coordination and production control and to be responsible for the manufacturing work schedules. This exciting position will offer candidates strong support with developing a career by providing commitment and solutions ensuring progression is accelerated and furthering your career. The most ideal candidate will be able to show experience with allocating and issuing materials to the production as per works order and monitoring inventory levels, raising shortages with the supply chain teams. The Key Responsibilities of the Production Planner: Creating and completing work orders efficiently so at to meet on time delivery with all customer orders Allocate materials requirement against the work orders and issue the stock to production Create Manufacturing and design orders in MRP. Monitor and control all aspects of pre and post production making sure a smooth flow works in order assembly. Monitor inventory and stock levels against demands communicating with the supply chain team to avoid product shortages Analyse all new demand, ensuring new orders are added. Be responsible for raising any manufacturing future risks with management Update production time of products to meet customer demands weekly showing the units due per product vs the production capacity Participate in weekly meetings reviewing orders receive and departmental performance against set targets The Key Requirements of the Production Planner Previous experience in a manufacturing environment Previously worked in a Production Controller, Supply Chain Planner, Material or Inventory Scheduler or Demand Planner position IT Literate including proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook Excellent communication skills This role would suit someone with experience of Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, Demand, Supply Chain, Materials, Inventory, Stock, Scheduling.
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Supply Chain Manager
£50000 - £55000 per annum
Portsmouth, Hampshire
A fantastic new opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a leading manufacturing organisation as a Supply Chain Manager, to be responsible for developing the overall sourcing and supply chain strategy for the business. Key Responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager; Management of end to end supply chain function. Manage and develop collaborative supplier relationships. Support major bid activity where there is a significant procurement requirement. Implement procurement strategies that support new product development activities across the company. Identify and implement Continuous Improvement activities. Identify new suppliers and negotiate terms and supply agreements. Conduct supplier visits and audits as required. Support the development of structured supplier contracts and ensure project management is applied to reduce risk. Identify and resolve supplier issues. Manage compliance with contract terms & conditions. Oversee the sourcing of all goods and services required to support the activities of the business. Achieve sustained continual cost reduction, delivery and quality targets. Lead, mentor and evaluate all members of the supply chain team. Personal Specification of the Supply Chain Manager; End to End Supply Chain Management experience. Degree and / or Professional Qualifications would be preferred. Purchasing experience within manufacturing environment. Strong Leadership skills. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Good working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma would be preferred. Ability to effectively prioritise workload. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Flexibility to travel to meet suppliers as required. This role would also suit you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Materials Manager, Purchasing Team Leader, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Controller or Supplier Manager.
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Supply Chain Analyst
£30000 - £35000 per annum
Bournemouth, Dorset
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Supply Chain Analyst Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Analyst; Analyse data to a high level of accuracy from internal and external data sources and systems. Adjust inventory controls to adapt to latest trends. Manage inventory targets to ensure a steady level of supply is maintained. Plan for the full product life cycle from initial stock launch to discontinuation. Forecast and place order requirements to the supplier base. Work with customers to ensure their demands are met in full. Any additional supply chain functionality to support team members or department requirements Personal Specification for the Supply Chain Analyst; Experience in a supply chain position is essential. Retail or FMCG industry would be preferred. Advanced working knowledge of Excel. Experience of using an ERP / MRP system. Educated to A Level standard or equivalent. Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy. Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well as part of a team or on own initiative. This role would suit an individual with experience in any of the following roles; supply chain analyst, inventory controller, merchandiser, stock control analyst, demand planner or supply chain planner.
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Production Planner
Up to £25000 per annum
Rugby, Warwickshire
Production Planner - Rugby Butler Ross have an exciting opportunity for a stand-alone Production Planning role, for a successful Manufacturing company based in Rugby. We are looking for someone who has experience with Production Planning and Scheduling, to manage the end to end Production Plans for the manufacture specialist materials. This is a great opportunity for someone to make this role their own, playing a vital role in the continued growth and success of the company. This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain, and Technical Manufacturing as a Supply Chain Planner, Material Controller, Supply Chain Controller, Production Planner, Production Coordinator and Production Scheduler. Key Responsibilities of the Production Planner: Develop planning models to assist in the creation of work schedules, maintain the production schedules to match our order book and internal demands. Maximise production schedules to achieve improvements in production efficiency Maintenance of capacity planning tools across site, to reduce manufacturing lead-times and ongoing cost reduction. Work with Value Stream Leaders to ensure compliance and support production schedules. Improve quality of production processes and parts. Expedite production batches / schedules where required to meet customer demands. Provide information to sales function to ensure awareness of any deviation to agreed schedules. To create manufacturing tags and paperwork for all production Monitor bookings daily and report anomalies. Use capacity planning tools to highlight areas of concern in labour and machinery bottlenecks. Improve capacity of planning Work to eliminate and prevent waste at all stages of the production process. Work with Engineering to review routings and improve timings for actuals. Monitor and report on efficiencies in allocated manufacturing areas. Report to the Value Stream Leaders any issues which impact on the ability of manufacturing to achieve the plan. Personal Specification of the Production Planner: Experience in Planning and Work schedules. IT literate (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience of using ERP/MRP or similar systems. Experience of working within a manufacturing environment. Salary: Up to £25,000 Working Hours & Benefits: Monday - Thursday 7:30 - 4:00 Friday - 7:30 - 12:00 Life Assurance Pension Scheme Share Scheme 25 Days Holiday This role would suit someone who has experience working in Supply Chain, and Technical Manufacturing as a Supply Chain Planner, Material Controller, Supply Chain Controller, Production Planner, Production Coordinator and Production Scheduler. Should you not hear anything from your application within 14 days, this will mean your application was unsuccessful, and unfortunately It will be impossible to update everyone at application stage due to the high volumes of applicants we get! Please don't get disheartened and please do keep checking our website for any other opportunities!
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Supply Chain Manager
£25000 - £35000 per annum
Christchurch, Dorset
A fantastic opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join a fast paced, vibrant business based in Christchurch with an excellent salary up to £33k for the right person. The Procurement position has been created due to business growth and recent acquisitions. The Supply Chain Manager will sit within a small Procurement Department, alongside coordinators, purchasing and stock. Key Responsibilities for the Supply Chain Manager: Ensure customer order demands are met via forecasting, stock manager and planning. Continual review of inventory projection and shipments Building and Maintaining strong supplier relationships Maintaining inventory levels and management of stock Overseeing sales orders to ensure OTIF Dealing with all purchase orders, adhering to lead times and suitable replenishment. Person Specification for the Procurement role: Previous experience of end to end supply chain Dealing with suppliers on an international level FMCG Supply Chain experience Understanding of ERP systems Self-motivated and driven to succeed with a keen eye for detail. This role would suit a Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Planner, Stock Manager, Customer Demand Manager, Inventory Manager and Procurement Planner.
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Supply Chain Assistant
£22000 - £25000 per annum
Fareham, Hampshire
A fantastic new opportunity for a dynamic procurement professional to join a busy manufacturing organisation as a Supply Chain Assistant. Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Assistant; Respond appropriately to MRP messages. Schedule new requirements in Production, dependent on the availability of material and capacity. Update and maintaining accurate ERP data to facilitate effective use of the system throughout the business. Manage the transition of products through product development phases of the lifecycle as relevant to ERP, demand planning, and forecast. Manage inventory commitments in the supply chain and stock levels as they relate to products and demand. Ensure effective monthly demand plan is in place, to identify and resolve critical supply / demand imbalances. Review, improve and continuously develop the processes used for all tasks to increase their efficiency. Personal Specification of the Supply Chain Assistant; Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing / engineering environment. Strong communication skills. Excellent IT skills including Intermediate Excel skills. Good working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems. Ability to effectively prioritise workload. Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team. Strong problem solving skills. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. This role would also suit you if you have held any of the following positions; Materials Controller, Inventory Planner, Production Planner, Supply Chain Coordinator, Planning Assistant, Demand Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, Supply Chain Planner.
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Supply Chain Coordinator
£22000 - £25000 per annum
Andover, Hampshire
A fantastic opportunity for a junior supply chain professional to join a busy organisation as a Supply Chain Coordinator, to support the management of an efficient supply chain team. Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Coordinator; Support the Implementation of processes and procedures to optimise stock holding. Support the development and implementation of cost effective and integrated supply chain management solutions. Support the demand management objectives. Support the development of relationships with key customer supply teams. Work with all relevant parties to ensure that new products are brought to market on time, to agreed standards and within cost. Support the supply chain Manager in implementing and maintaining procedures and processes necessary to drive continual improvement. Assist with the effective management of the day to day responsibilities of a busy supply chain department. Ensure administrative policies and procedures are followed including accurate maintenance of supplier and parts master records and supporting databases. Support the successful implementation of new products. Ensure that supplier performance is achieved, and any issues are dealt with to minimise the impact on service. Personal Specification for the Supply Chain Coordinator; Experience within a supply chain / customer service background. Advanced working knowledge of Excel including VLookup and Pivot Tables is essential. Ideally will have knowledge or ERP / MRP systems. Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy. Strong organisational skills. Excellent communication skills. Strong analytical and planning skills. Ability to work well as part of a team or on own initiative. This role would suit an individual with experience in any of the following roles; customer service, supply chain, purchasing, buying, procurement, inventory control, stock control, demand planning or supply chain planning.
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Supply Chain Analyst
Up to £35k
Basingstoke
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Supply Chain Analyst Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Analyst; To provide Planning analysis and support for all Planning activities throughout Supply Chain. Provide input to Tender management process and compile Weekly and Monthly Planning Reports and KPI Reports. Conduct continuous improvements and planning projects on behalf of the Planning Manager including Inventory Management. Conduct planning analysis across all factories to ensure optimal and efficient use of manufacturing assets. Provide regular analysis briefings to Supply Chain and stakeholders. Ensure that orders are planned and allocated into the factories in the most efficient and cost effective manner whilst maintaining customer requirements. Influence senior managers in driving manufacturing initiatives forward. Submit and update Weekly and Monthly Reports and KPI Reports as requested. Provide project support as required to the Planning Manager. Maintain and update capacity analysis tool (MPS) and support the S&OP manager. Responsible for the tracking of the Inventory and informing of key inventory management. Personal Specification for the Supply Chain Analyst; Experience within a Supply Chain role. Advanced working knowledge of Excel including VLookup and Pivot Tables is essential. Degree qualified or equivalent. Good working knowledge of Planning systems. Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy. Strong organisational skills. Excellent communication skills. Strong analytical and planning skills. Ability to work well as part of a team or on own initiative. This role would suit an individual with experience in any of the following roles; Production Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, Master Scheduler, Inventory Controller, Supply Chain Planner.
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Supply Planner
Up to £35k
Farnborough
An excellent opportunity for a dynamic supply chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Supply Planner. This position will work within the Supply Chain team, to manage the order placement process and effectively manage the supply process. Key Responsibilities of the Supply Planner; Support the Planning Manager to improve forecast accuracy. Understand the inventory parameters and settings which drive purchase order requirements. Manage the purchase order process including; Placement of orders in line with forecast. Ensure lead-times are adhered to Expedite purchase orders Manage and maintain SAP product master data. Measure and report variances in supplier performance. Work collaboratively with other business areas to support the introduction of new products. Personal Specification of the Supply Planner; Degree qualified or equivalent. Supply Chain / Inventory Management experience. Experience within a Manufacturing or Distribution environment. Good working knowledge of SAP/ MRP. Intermediate / Advanced Excel. Strong communication and relationship building skills. Ability to operate well in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Team player, focussed on total company delivery. This role would be suitable for you if you have held any of the following roles; Supply Chain Planner, Supply Planner, Demand Planner, Supply Chain Customer Service Coordinator or Supply Chain Analyst.
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Supply Chain Planner
Up to £26k
Bournemouth
A fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Supply Chain professional to join a leading organisation as a Supply Chain Planner. Key Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Planner; Assist with the monthly forecast review and analyse historic demand and stock levels. Review forecasts with sales team on monthly basis. Have a full understanding of product lifecycle to aid forecasting. Ensure all new business forecasts are validated and acted upon quickly. Assist in identifying optimum Stock holdings. Raise all purchase orders/enquires with suppliers in a timely manner. Confirm all orders with suppliers within an agreed time frame. Assist in the review of slow and fast-moving lines. Assist in the production of weekly reports for assigned departments. Monitor critical paths of key products for launch ensuring any issues are highlighted. Review daily shipping exceptions and advise of actions ensuring awareness of any risk. Actively ensure all orders are delivered on time, working closely with logistics coordinators and suppliers. Ensure all Master Data issues are flagged to Purchasing. Personal Specification for the Supply Chain Planner; Experience in a supply chain or purchasing position. Retail or FMCG industry would be preferred. Advanced working knowledge of Excel. Experience of using an ERP / MRP system. Educated to A Level standard or equivalent. Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy. Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well as part of a team or on own initiative. This role would suit an individual with experience in any of the following roles; supply chain analyst, inventory controller, merchandiser, stock control analyst, demand planner or supply chain planner.
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Head of Supply Chain
Up to £60k
Eastleigh
A fantastic opportunity for a Head of Supply Chain to join a world leading manufacturing business based near Eastleigh with an excellent salary up to £60,000 + rewarding bonus and benefits. The Procurement position has been created due to business growth and recent acquisitions. The Head of Supply will be reporting into the CFO and management of a small team. Candidates will have previous experience within Supply Chain or Procurement and must come from a Manufacturing background due to the nature of the business. Role responsibilities of the Head of Supply Chain include: Develop an efficient supplier base, which supports growth of the business. Ensuring suppliers meeting demands of fast paced business, on time, quality cost and flexibility. Implementation and deployment of new business ERP Systems. Supply Relationship management, working with existing and identification of new suppliers. Contract negotiation ensuring all are set to business needs Management of small Procurement team. Work closely with engineers, stores, sales and productions developing effective business process. Person Specification for the Head of Supply Chain Previous experience working within Supply Chain for a fast-paced Manufacturing company. Knowledge and implementation experience of ERP Systems Commercial and strategic experience, whilst strong analytical capabilities. Lead Manufacturing & Six Sigma experience. Confident in own technical knowledge. This role would suit you if you have previous experience working within Manufacturing as a Supply Chain Manager, Head of Supply Chain, Head of Procurement, Procurement Manager.
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Supply Chain Manager
Up to £40k
Hastings
An excellent opportunity for a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to join a Manufacturing company supplying products globally. This role is based in Hastings and is responsible for all Procurement and Supply Chain responsibilities across the board. Key Responsibilities for the Supply Chain Manager: Sourcing new suppliers within the best interest for the company Managing ongoing suppliers whilst negotiating and building trusting relationships Prepare, negotiate and sign contracts – Maintain current knowledge of English Contract Law Manage all areas of financial responsibilities, including budget setting Obtain most cost-effective supply for all materials and services. Insuring all materials are in place to meet schedules. Person Specification: Excellent negotiation skills Knowledge of English Contract Law – ability to apply it CIPS Qualified Ability to be able to deliver projects within an agreed specification, time scale and costs. Experienced within Manufacturing, managing supply chain, contract management and international purchasing This role would suit a Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Contract Manager.
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Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
£42k + Work Needs Car
Coventry
A unique opportunity has arisen to join an iconic manufacturing company based in Coventry, as a Supplier Quality engineer, offering £42,000 plus excellent company benefits. The company has fantastic growth plans, boasts modern offices and offers a great culture and working environment. This role would be best suited to someone who has come from a Supplier Quality background or has experience within Supplier Quality. The role of the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer: Act as a lead on problem solving at suppliers based on issues raised during project builds and the part approval process. Support supplier process development activities and conduct supplier process audits. Approve supplied parts/processes using PPAP criteria including Process Capability, PFMEA, ISIR and capacity verification. To provide and update information required for Flawless Launch glide path metrics: APQP progress, Supplier Quality targets, Logistics plan, packaging plan and Concern tracking to feedback to Engineering. The person specification of the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer: Extensive background of working with suppliers. A proven ability to be able to drive APQP/PPAP/8D problem solving/Process capability and Process Auditing. Established experience in an SQA role Exposure to supplier process experience Ability to analyse manufacturing processes and assess controls. Be analytical and decisive, with the ability to work autonomously at supplier sites where necessary. Strong communication/negotiation skills HNC (min) qualified or equivalent in a Mechanical/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering discipline. Must expect some travel to UK, European and Asia supplier base. This role would be best suited to someone who has a background in Supplier Quality
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