Supplier Quality Engineer

• A purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We support businesses in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve.
• Works with some of the biggest brands in Irelandand worldwide, providing challenging projects that demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.
• Location: Cork (onsite)
• Job Type: Fixed Terms Contract (12 months)

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will:

• Plan, lead, and document supplier and CDP audits and assessments (onsite and remote) to ensure compliance with regulations, agreements, standards, and processes (some travel required for onsite audits).
• Record and manage supplier non-conformances, corrective and preventive actions, and supplier corrections.
• Define, execute, and own supplier/CDP change requests.
• Apply a risk-based approach to supplier/CDP categorization and onboarding.
• Lead supplier/CDP risk assessments and develop associated mitigation plans.
• Prepare, execute, and maintain Quality Agreements with suppliers and CDPs.
• Advise stakeholders on purchasing controls requirements and their application.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Delivery, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, and wider Commercial Quality colleagues.
• Administer Approved Supplier List, Approved Distributor List, and audit schedules.
• Collect, document, and analyze quality metric data.
• Support Commercial Quality initiatives, including simplification and optimization of purchasing control processes.
• Participate in strategic projects and initiatives, acting as the voice of Supplier Quality, providing guidance with a solution-driven mindset.
• Lead additional activities as needed to support supplier and CDP lifecycle management.

• Solid relevant experience.
• Auditor qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical aptitude and ability to learn compliance systems and electronic platforms quickly.

• University/bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• Competitive salary packages featuring pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, and access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.
• Health & wellness initiatives and sports events.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

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