Supply Chain Quality Manager
Location: Broughton (with UK/EU supplier travel)
Contract: 6 months (likely extension)
Hours: 35 per week, Monday-Friday (flexi days)
IR35: Off‑payroll rules apply
Clearance: BPSS+
Join us as a Supply Chain Quality Manager
Guidant Global is proud to partner with Airbus to recruit a talented Supply Chain Quality Manager. This key role sits at the heart of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations, supporting a global network of suppliers who deliver precision‑manufactured detail parts for major Airbus programmes-including A220, A350 and wings manufacturing across Belfast, Toulouse, Kinston, and beyond.
If you're passionate about driving quality, strengthening supplier relationships, and enabling world‑class aerospace manufacturing, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you'll act as a trusted partner and operational interface between Airbus and its supply base. You will:
Supplier Engagement & Performance
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and provide day‑to‑day operational support.
- Assess potential suppliers during tendering and support supplier selection decisions.
- Own On‑Time and On‑Quality performance-ensuring suppliers consistently meet Airbus standards.
- Report on supplier operational performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality, Compliance & Approvals
- Manage supplier quality approvals and ensure compliance with all required certifications (e.g., QMS, Nadcap, EMS).
- Support industrial qualification processes during new product introductions, changes, and rate increases.
- Identify supplier risks and put effective mitigation plans in place.
- Lead recovery actions where needed, including crisis management.
Development & Improvement
- Assess supplier capability, capacity, and maturity, driving development initiatives where required.
- Initiate and manage supplier performance improvement projects.
- Apply Airbus procurement tools and processes to manage supplier activities effectively.
Travel
- Travel may be required across the UK and EU including Toulouse, Belfast, and supplier sites.
What you'll bring
We welcome applications from individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds. You'll thrive in this role if you have:
Essential experience
- 5+ years in Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or Customer Support.
- Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals and quality standards/methods.
- Experience in machining or metallic components (highly desirable).
- Familiarity with NC/NOE/QSR processes.
- Ability to manage supplier performance, lead improvement projects, and support crisis recovery.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including working in multicultural teams.
- Project management experience.
- Advanced English language skills.
Technical & behavioural strengths
- Knowledge of quality regulations and standards (e.g., Nadcap).
- Supplier auditing and assessment skills.
- Confident decision‑making and the ability to work autonomously.
- SAP experience (desirable).
Why work with us?
Joining Guidant Global means you'll be supported throughout your assignment with Airbus. You'll benefit from:
- A collaborative, people‑first recruitment experience.
- Opportunities to expand your experience across one of the world's most innovative aerospace businesses.
- The chance to work with cutting‑edge manufacturing technology and global supplier portfolios.
- Competitive pay:
- £41.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- £30.64 per hour (PAYE)
Who this role is ideal for
You may currently be working as:
- Supplier Quality Manager
- Supplier Performance Manager
- Supply Chain Manager / SCQM
- Quality Engineer (with supplier‑focused experience)
- Manufacturing Engineer (with supplier or machining exposure)
Candidates from aerospace, machining, or wider manufacturing environments are highly encouraged to apply.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're excited by the opportunity to influence supplier quality and performance across a world‑leading aerospace operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
