Supply Chain and Quality Manager

Supply Chain & Quality Manager 📍 Derby (Onsite) 💷 £41 per hour (Umbrella) | £30.64 PAYE 🕒 35 hours per week (4.5 days) 📅 Contract until Dec 2026 (Potential Extension) We’re currently recruiting for a Supply Chain & Quality Manager to join a leading global aerospace programme, working onsite at a major UK engineering facility in Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing supplier performance, driving quality improvements, and supporting critical manufacturing and supply chain operations within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Supply Chain Management * Monitor and manage supplier performance * Conduct load, capacity, and rate readiness analysis * Support supply chain intelligence and risk mitigation * Lead transfer of work and industrialisation of design changes Quality Management * Manage non-conformities and drive root cause resolution * Implement APQP and supplier quality improvement plans (SQIP) * Support continuous improvement across the supply base Risk & Project Management * Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks * Support governance and reporting activities * Contribute to project delivery and recovery planning What We’re Looking For * Strong background in supply chain and quality within aerospace, manufacturing, or automotive * Experience with APQP, non-conformance, and supplier quality processes * Confident stakeholder manager with strong communication skills * Ability to analyse data and provide clear, concise reporting * Practical problem solver with experience in crisis/recovery environments * Exposure to project management principles Previous experience with major OEMs is highly desirable. Additional Information * Location: Fully onsite in Derby * Security Clearance: BPSS (processed by client) * IR35: Off-payroll rules apply * Interview: Single-stage, likely onsite