Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer | £35,000 - £40,000 | Somerset

Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing company that supplies specialised equipment to the converting and print industries worldwide.

They are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to support a high-volume supply chain environment. The role will focus on improving supplier performance, assessing and approving new suppliers, and providing quality support to purchasing activities. The successful candidate will have a strong background in supplier management, quality systems, and continuous process improvement.

The Role:

* Conducting supplier visits and performing quality audits

* Managing the qualification and approval of new suppliers

* Raising and processing purchase orders through an ERP system

* Investigating, managing, and closing supplier non-conformances

* Identifying and evaluating potential new suppliers

Key

Skills and Experience:

* HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical field

* A minimum of three years’ practical experience using ERP systems, with a strong understanding of warehouse, materials management, and planning functions

* Proven experience working with supplier performance metrics, scorecards, and vendor management practices

* At least three years’ experience in continuous improvement or process improvement activities

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving supplier performance within a fast-paced supply chain environment. You’ll work closely with a collaborative team where your expertise will directly influence quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement