Vendor Quality Manager

This is a highly visible role responsible for supplier quality assurance, compliance, audit programmes and continuous improvement activities across a diverse European supplier network. Working closely with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders, you will ensure products, processes and suppliers consistently meet quality, ethical and regulatory requirements.Client DetailsOur client is a well-established international organisation that partners with leading global brands to design, source and deliver a broad range of consumer products. With a complex international supply chain and a strong commitment to quality, compliance and responsible sourcing, the business continues to invest heavily in supplier assurance and operational excellence. The organisation works across multiple product categories and maintains a strong focus on quality management, ethical sourcing, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement throughout its supplier network.DescriptionAs Vendor Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the European supplier audit and quality programme, ensuring suppliers consistently meet required quality, compliance and ethical standards.Key responsibilities include: Leading supplier audit programmes across the UK and Europe.Conducting supplier assessments and driving corrective action plans.Investigating and resolving supplier quality issues using structured root cause methodologies.Ensuring suppliers meet customer, regulatory and internal compliance requirements. ..... full job details .....