Supplier Quality Manager

Responsibilities

• Define and implement supplier quality standards and strategies across EMEA, aligned with business goals.
• Lead end to end supplier quality activities, including selection, performance monitoring, and relationship management.
• Drive reduction of supplier related issues while ensuring compliant, capable, and customer focused processes.
• Establish and track supplier performance metrics, using data to drive continuous improvement in quality and reliability.
• Provide clear reporting and insights to regional leadership on supplier performance and key trends.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and performance of the EMEA supplier quality function.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and sustainability standards
• Qualifications & Skills:
• Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Academic Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent experience - Relevant experience in a regulated industry
• Proven experience in a management role with a strong track record
• Experience managing departmental budgets, including financials and headcount
• Strong leadership skills, including communication, coaching, and strategic thinking
• Strong team building capabilities, including performance management and organizational design
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills using techniques such as Root Cause analysis, Pareto, 5 Why, and Ishikawa
• Effective decision making and project management skills
• Willingness to travel within the UK and EMEA, with occasional travel outside EMEA
• Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
• Experience in medical devices or IVD sector
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, including Kaizen, 5S, continuous improvement, 8 wastes, and value stream mapping
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• TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Epredia does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.

Additional Information

Be a part of a global team where what we do matters! At Epredia, we recognize that our talented employees are vital to our success. Our team is dedicated, our work is rewarding - both personally and professionally - because what we do matters. We seek talented individuals who will contribute to and thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment while demonstrating a commitment to our core values, People, Customer, Results, Continuous Learning, and Innovation. People - We win as a team. Customer - We deliver customer-centric solutions. Continuous Learning - We learn and always aim to be better. Innovation - We innovate every day. Results - Results matter for all of us. Job Title: Supplier Quality Manager Location: On-site, Runcorn About the opportunity: As Supplier Quality Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that all direct suppliers and OEM partners across the EMEA region meet internal and external quality expectations and regulatory requirements. You will lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of supplier-focused quality systems and processes, establish supplier quality standards, and monitor performance to ensure alignment with business objectives. You will drive strategic initiatives to strengthen the EMEA supply base, improve supplier capability, and support long-term operational success.

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