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
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