Vendor Quality Manager in Trafford Park

Location: Manchester

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Salary: £53,000 - £58,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (2 days remote)

Benefits: Excellent benefits package

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Vendor Quality Manager to join a Global Quality team in a business-critical role. This position provides senior quality oversight, supplier assurance, and operational support, with a primary focus across the European supplier and customer base. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working collaboratively across international supply chains, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the European supplier audit and quality programme.
• Drive the resolution of quality and compliance issues from suppliers and customers using structured root cause and corrective action methodologies.
• Ensure products and suppliers meet business, client, and regulatory requirements before approval and throughout ongoing supplier relationships.
• Ensure suppliers remain aligned with all global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies.
• Support internal teams and clients by strengthening supplier performance and quality assurance processes.
• Conduct onsite supplier audits across the UK and Europe.
• Deliver ongoing training and guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of the importance of effective vendor management.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a senior quality or supplier quality position within a consumer products or supply chain-led business.
• Strong experience in supplier audits, supplier assessments, and corrective action management.
• Good knowledge of ethical and social auditing standards including SMETA, BSCI, WRAP, SA8000, and ISO certifications.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) standards.
• Experience within consumer products, including product testing, inspections, and compliance requirements.
• The ability to build strong supplier relationships and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• A structured, pragmatic approach to problem solving and process improvement.
• Experience working cross-functionally with purchasing, compliance, warehouse, product, and customer-facing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage and influence suppliers and stakeholders at all levels.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking international business where quality, compliance, and sustainability are at the heart of operations. You'll play a key role in shaping supplier performance, enhancing quality standards, and supporting long-term business success across Europe. Apply today to take the next step in your quality management career.