Do you have proven experience in Supplier Development, working closely with suppliers to manage performance, improve processes, ensure quality compliance, and build relationships?

Perhaps from a Supply Chain background, or a Supplier Quality background?

Our client is a long-lasting Manufacturer of specialist parts with a state-of-the-art engineering machine shop, and due to continuous growth, they are looking to add to their team.

As a Supplier Development Engineer, you will work across multiple departments including supply chain, quality, engineering and planning to develop both new and existing suppliers.

You will be responsible for the following:

• You will own the supplier audit process to ensure compliance.
• You will own assessment of new and existing supplier capabilities to ensure they meet expectations regarding OTIF, delivery, quality, cost, HSE, and more.
• You will manage supplier KPI performance and lead supplier improvement activities.
• You will utilise your knowledge of FAI, PPAP, APQP, RCA, FMEA, 8D and CI when qualifying new suppliers and assisting NPI and product transfer management.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in Supplier Development (Supply Chain and/or Supplier Quality)
• CIPS qualification highly desirable
• Experience within highly regulated Manufacturing sectors essential
• Strong knowledge of APQP, FAI, PPAP, FMEA, Root Cause, 8D and Continuous Improvement.

Location - Accrington, Lancashire
Salary - c£42k - £48k (dependent on experience)
Benefits - up to 20% pension! Life Assurance, 25 days holiday + BH, Occupational Health with free eye tests, sick pay, onsite canteen, and free parking.
Permanent - Full Time - 0800-1630 (Mon-Thu) 0800-1300 (Fri)

APPLY NOW! Feel free to contact Jacob on 0161 839 5353 or Jacob@emp-sol.com