Supplier Conformance Manager

Our client has an opportunity for a Conformance Manager/Business Partner to join them on a contract basis for 12 months with possible extension.

You will be acting as a focal point towards the suppliers for operational activities and contract management, and as representation of the supply chain toward internal functions for the Broughton plant.

The role requires a high level of engagement with the plant operational and functional teams to ensure on time on quality wing production with a fully enabled end to end supply chain.

Your key mission will be to manage the performance of the supply chain. Managing a wide portfolio of suppliers across Single Aisle in support of production, you will work transnationally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Role: Conformance Manager/Business Partner
Location: Broughton, Flintshire - fully onsite
Hours: 35 per week
Hourly Rate: -46.82 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Clearance: BPSS required before starting

What you''ll be doing:

• Ensuring immediate Internal Containment of Supplier Quality Escapes found in the Plant/FAL.

• Working with Suppliers to provide immediate Containment at the Suppliers site.
• Working with both Suppliers and the extended Procurement community to determine the root cause and the permanent corrective actions required to eradicate quality escapes.
• Liaising closely with the Operational and Quality teams to agree liability and that containment & permanent corrective are in place.
• Provide feedback/KPI''s to the Operational/Quality organisations on Supplier Quality performance within the supply chain.
• Working closely with the PIO function to ensure continued availability of parts during times of quality escapes.
• Supporting the operational team in managing change within the Supply Chain by providing Customer Protection for non supplier liability issues.
• Supporting the commercial teams in the supplier claims process by providing the cost of activities carried out by PIOWC in containment of supplier escapes.
• Working closely with the Incoming Inspectors to ensure the initiation/removal of high rated inspection when required.
• Working closely with the extended Procurement teams PIA/PIM/PIE to eradicate/close NOE''s/QSR''s within the Supply Chain.
• Adopt and implement demand management of the supply chain
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure world class supply chain performance
• Deploy transnational process and policy.
• Constant review and performance management of a portfolio of suppliers - includes challenging and leading on recoveries
• Support the deployment of the Procurement digital strategy
• Identify improvement opportunities both internally and externally
  Coordinate supplier working parties
• Interfacing with the conformance management team and supply chain quality organisation on quality escapes into the plant and subsequent stock management

Requirements:

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, supplier quality, manufacturing, or operations.
• Experience managing supplier performance and supplier relationships.
• Background working within a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, engineering, or highly regulated environment.
• Experience investigating supplier quality issues, non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions.
• Understanding of technical drawings and specifications preferred
• Great communication

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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