Manager/Quality Manager

Job Title: Supplier Quality Manager Location: Bristol (Hybrid – minimum 1 day/week onsite) Travel: ~25% (UK & occasional international) Clearance: Active SC clearance Overview: An exciting opportunity for an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex logistics and supply chain program. The role will focus on ensuring quality compliance across procurement, storage, and distribution processes while driving supplier performance and audit activities. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance frameworks across the supply chain Conduct internal, external, and supplier audits in line with ISO9001 / AQAP standards Act as the main point of contact for supplier quality issues and escalations Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance quality processes Ensure compliance with quality management systems and operational procedures Produce audit reports with actionable insights for performance improvement Collaborate with internal stakeholders to monitor and improve programme performance Support audit readiness by coordinating documentation and compliance evidence Deliver quality training and awareness across the business Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers Key Requirements: Certified ISO9001 Lead Auditor Proven experience in quality assurance within logistics, procurement, or supply chain environments Strong understanding of audit processes and compliance frameworks Experience managing supplier quality and performance Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas Desirable Skills: Experience with defence or regulated environments Knowledge of AQAP, defence standards, or similar frameworks Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, SharePoint, Jira, and MS Office Experience with procurement/sourcing platforms Additional Requirements Active UK SC clearance UK citizenship required