Sourcing Quality Lead

Sourcing Quality Lead

**Bradken** is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a 3000-strong workforce, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector.

As the **Sourcing Quality Lead** this position can be based in **Lima, Peru or Santiago, Chile** within our Supply Chain Business. You will be responsible for building and managing supplier relationships while verifying technical/quality standards in accordance with Bradken’s requirements.

The Sourcing Quality Lead, with their team will manage supplier capability assessments, supplier quality audits and incoming goods inspection.





You are responsible for qualifying new suppliers and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will also establish and maintain an audit schedule for capturing supplier performance by providing metrics on supplier quality performance.

**Key Technical Criteria**:

- Relevant tertiary education in sourcing, procurement or engineering and/or extensive experience sourcing products in a heavy industrial or foundry environment.
- 5-10 years post-graduate related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Managing a team of quality engineers and inspectors
- Managing suppliers and subcontractors in a heavy manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of foundry or heavy industrial manufacturing processes
- Problem solvers who use their advanced analytical skills and attention to detail to find innovative solution to quality-related issues.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documents such as drawings, specifications and CAD models






- Ability to manage budgets and understand financial reports
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Bilingual in English and Spanish - both written and spoken (required)

**Why join our team at Bradken?** We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time. We offer competitive pay and Total Reward packages. We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.

**Benefits**:

- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Life and AD&D; coverage provided by Bradken






- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken
- Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities
- Employee Discount Programs to over hundreds of name brands
- We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.
- 100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead._

**Prior to commencing employment you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.**
- Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive,





engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs._

**WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES

▶️ Sourcing Quality Lead
🖊️ Bradken
📍 Santiago