supplier quality manager

Leeds
Full Time
IT
Reference: PR/064841
Job Title: Supplier Quality Manager
Location: Bristol (Hybrid – minimum 1 day/week onsite)
Travel: ~25% (UK & occasional international)
Clearance: Must hold an ACTIVE SC clearance

Overview
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex logistics and supply chain program.
The role will focus on ensuring quality compliance across procurement, storage, and distribution processes while driving supplier performance and audit activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance frameworks across the supply chain
  • Conduct internal, external, and supplier audits in line with ISO9001 / AQAP standards
  • Act as the main point of contact for supplier quality issues and escalations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance quality processes
  • Ensure compliance with quality management systems and operational procedures
  • Produce audit reports with actionable insights for performance improvement
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to monitor and improve programme performance
  • Support audit readiness by coordinating documentation and compliance evidence
  • Deliver quality training and awareness across the business
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
Key Requirements
  • Certified ISO9001 Lead Auditor
  • Proven experience in quality assurance within logistics, procurement, or supply chain environments
  • Strong understanding of audit processes and compliance frameworks
  • Experience managing supplier quality and performance
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas
Desirable Skills
  • Experience with defence or regulated environments
  • Knowledge of AQAP, defence standards, or similar frameworks
  • Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, SharePoint, Jira, and MS Office
  • Experience with procurement/sourcing platforms
Additional Requirements
  • Active UK SC clearance
  • UK citizenship required
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Leeds

Full Time

Added 02/06/2026
Reference: PR/064841

supplier quality manager

Leeds
Full Time

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