SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (CIRCA GBP38K)

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