SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (CIRCA GBP38K)
- Recruiter
- Zenith People LTD
- Location
- Gateshead
- Salary
- 40000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 06 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 20 Jul 2018
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
I am currently working with a blue-chip manufacturing business who supply into a range of industries, including O&G. They are looking to set up a new business unit for the bespoke manufacture of industrial products and as a result they are looking to recruit an experienced Supplier Development Engineer.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain and audit internal compliance to procedures and policies of the business Supply Chain function in line with current working practices and standards
- Ensure consistent and thorough assessment of all new suppliers
- Monitor, report and communicate supplier performance internally and externally
- Ensure all third-party suppliers act ethically and with integrity and adhere to the relevant requirements and standards of the business
- Work with all involved to identify the key risks in the supply chain
- Plan, carry out and document all supplier risk assessments, audits and visits
- Ensure all non-conforming material is recorded and reported accurately
- Support third party suppliers to achieve agreed continuous improvement objectives
- Drive the development of specifications and test methodologies
- Ensure alignment and adherence between the company and all third-party suppliers
Personal Specification:
- Ideally educated in Engineering, Business Administration or a related Technical Qualification
- Experience in Supplier Development, Supply Chain or QA in a Manufacturing / Engineering environment
- Project Management experience
- Ability to lead and work as part of multi-functional teams
- Experience in the use of problem solving tools and analytics
- Good knowledge of ISO standards and Lean principles
- Excellent IT skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel as required