Supplier Quality Specialist

Engage Talent Partners; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the renewables and oil & gas sector is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Specialist to enhance supplier quality and performance. This role involves conducting supplier audits, managing vendor onboarding, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will hold an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification and possess significant experience in quality assurance and supplier assessments. Competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career growth within the company, are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Early finish on Fridays

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in supplier quality management and audits.
• Excellent knowledge around maintaining and improving the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Adept at investigating Non-Conformances (NCRs) and ensuring effective corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Approved Vendor List (AVL) through evaluation and review.
• Conduct supplier audits and drive supplier quality performance improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Skills

Supplier Audits

Risk Assessment

Quality Improvement

Vendor Assessment

Root Cause Analysis

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

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Engage Talent Partners are partnering with our Aberdeen-based client, a key player in the renewables and oil & gas sector to recruit a Supply Chain Quality Specialist.

Our client is an innovative and forward-thinking business experiencing a significant period of growth. With continued investment in their people, processes and technology, they are seeking a Supply Chain Quality Specialist to support, monitor and improve the quality and performance of suppliers on their Approved Vendor List (AVL).

The role involves performing risk-based assessments, conducting supplier audits, supporting onboarding activities and driving supplier quality performance improvements. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Procurement, Engineering, QHSE, and Project Management and will engage externally with suppliers, third-party auditors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Approved Vendor List (AVL) through ongoing evaluation, review, and categorization of suppliers based on risk, criticality and performance.
• Manage the supplier qualification and onboarding process, including issuing and analysing Vendor Assessment Questionnaires (VAQs).
• Conduct supplier audits (remote and on-site) based on risk profiles, project requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Investigate Supply Chain Non-Conformances (NCRs), identify root causes using established methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D, Ishikawa), and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented and verified.
• Monitor and track supplier performance data; develop and maintain supplier scorecards; communicate trends and areas for improvement to stakeholders.
• Support the development and execution of risk-based audit plans for existing and prospective suppliers.
• Ensure audit findings are clearly documented, communicated and addressed through corrective action plans.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide training and mentoring to internal stakeholders on supplier quality procedures and best practices.
• Support external audits (client, regulatory, third-party) by preparing documentation and participating as required.
• Generate monthly and ad-hoc reports on supplier onboarding, performance metrics, audit outcomes, risk status, and improvement initiatives.
• Support cross-functional teams in identifying and qualifying new suppliers based on project requirements, technical capabilities, and quality performance.
• Ensure consistent capture, classification, and analysis of product and service-related supplier quality issues.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive supplier records and documentation.

The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in the role requirements with excellent knowledge around maintaining and improving the Approved Vendor List (AVL), issuing and analysing Vendor Assessment Questionnaire’s (VAQs), conducting supplier audits, investigating Non-Conformances (NCRs), identifying root causes using established methodologies and ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented and verified. You will also hold ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.

This role offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package including annual bonus, early finish on a Friday and genuine headroom for career growth within a business that values innovation and continuous improvement.

If this sounds like your next move, please send your CV for immediate consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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