Summary: The Supplier Lead Auditor will join a quality-focused team to oversee audits of the supply chain for a major energy infrastructure project in Somerset. This role involves planning, executing, and reporting on audits while ensuring compliance with ISO standards and project protocols. The position requires significant travel to supplier locations and is part of a 12-month contract that is renewable. The role is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete audits of the Project Supply Chain at various locations globally and on-site in Somerset.
• Plan, execute, report, and manage audit findings and analysis for management reporting.
• Deliver against the annual Supplier Audit Schedule using established audit processes.
• Support the development of a risk-based Supplier Audit programme ensuring conformance to ISO 9001 and project protocols.
• Liaise with various functions to incorporate their inputs into audit planning and outcomes.
• Define the scope, criteria, and objectives for each Supplier Audit in collaboration with Programme Quality Management Leads.
• Conduct unplanned audits based on urgent operational needs identified through risk reviews.
• Ensure effective planning and stakeholder engagement for audits.
• Identify and categorize audit findings accurately.
• Produce and publish audit reports within agreed timelines.
• Monitor non-conformance and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Contribute to the monthly dashboard report on the Supplier Audit Programme's health.
• Analyze audit results to identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide audit performance data for the annual Project management review process.
• Coordinate with other Supplier Lead Auditors to share experiences and learning opportunities.

Key Skills:

• Lead Auditor qualification ISO 9001: 2015.
• Experience in manufacturing and industrial processes.
• Experience executing audit programmes.
• Solid understanding of quality processes in major projects across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Experience interfacing with project teams and supply chain organizations.
• Application of ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO 45001 standards in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience working within Quality Management Systems.
• Strong organizational skills and self-management.
• Ability to advocate for best practices while being open to others' ideas.
• Data analysis, report preparation, and recommendation skills.
• Influencing skills and ability to provide constructive challenges.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bridgwater

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Energy