Quality Auditor - (Job Ref: 22N/SUCO)
A challenging and rewarding opportunity has arisen to be part of a growing Supply Chain Department. We require an enthusiastic and experienced Quality Auditor.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Supplier Selection, Assessments, Quality System Audits and Approval of Suppliers
• Work directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders to help achieve Supplier Performance Goals and to assure quality of sourced components and parts across all categories and suppliers
• Monitor Supplier Delivery Performance
• Assure fulfilment of quality assurance deliverables in New Product Development and Transfers
• Contribute to the supplier category strategy and secure that the preferred suppliers fulfil set requirements
• Initiate and steer Supplier Quality Improvements
• Continuously contribute in cross functional teams to improve Quality, Delivery and Cost through the application of continuous improvements and lean philosophy
• Completion of external on-site audits UK wide and internationally
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Qualified to degree level (at least 2:1) in a Science, Engineering or Business-related discipline
• External Auditor Qualification and Experience, including Report writing and follow-ups
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills
• The ability to work accurately and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Driven and self-motivated
• Available to travel internationally when required
Desirable Criteria:
• Experience in setting up new accounts, auditing, site visits to suppliers, training suppliers on expectations and implementing follow up checks
• Knowledge and proven ability to apply lean philosophy to improve processes and systems to improve quality, reduce cost and increase profitability and customer value
• Experience of root cause analysis and problem-solving methodology
• Project management skills
• Production scheduling / material management experience meeting on-time part requirements
• Understanding of Electronic Data Interchange transactions and the integration of these into the operations at supplier facilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables, V-lookups, data analysis and graphical representation)
This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative international company in a growing industry that can provide career security and genuine advancement opportunities for those who show potential.
About Randox:
An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories has been the heartbeat of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike. Through the enormous effort and commitment of its staff Randox is currently operating at a capacity of 180,000 COVID-19 samples per day, making it the most productive laboratory in the UK and Ireland and amongst the very largest in Europe.
Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.
Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.
Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.