Supplier Compliance Lead

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
 

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us a Supplier Compliance Lead in Bristol!

The Supplier Compliance Lead will play a vital role in ensuring supplier compliance and quality assurance. This role would be suited to a detail-oriented professional from a quality or compliance background within the manufacturing industry.

If you’re passionate about maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a real impact while managing a key compliance database and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct preliminary checks, warehouse spot checks, and supplier audits.
• Perform internal testing, report findings, and manage external testing as needed.
• Handle 3rd-party customer complaints, produce reports, and collaborate with suppliers on root cause analysis and resolution.
• Follow up on supplier compliance issues to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain a comprehensive Supplier Compliance database.
• Plan and conduct supplier audits per the Supplier Audit Schedule, integrating ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Manage audit reports and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Warehouse Spot Checks:
• Conduct stock spot checks across warehouse locations based on business needs, risk, and criticality.
• Follow up with testing, reports, and resolution management.
• Training & Development:
• Provide training and guidance to key compliance team members.
• Testing Management:
• Develop in-house testing for critical suppliers following industry standards.
• Manage in-house and external testing databases, escalating any out-of-spec results.

What you’ll bring:

• You will have a proven track record in the quality or compliance field in the manufacturing industry
• You will be organized, analytical and methodical with a consistent approach to workload
• Ability to build positive working relationships, communicate effectively, and engage with teams across all levels both internal and external

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).