Governance, Quality Team Leader

**Governance, Quality Team Leader**
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**Governance, Quality Team Leader**

**Grade: 5**

**Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia**

**JOB PURPOSE**

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the BAE Systems majority owned Joint Venture company ‘Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Company’ (SMSCMC) as Governance, Quality Team Leader.

Within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), develop, ‘own’ and deliver plans for the SSS Phase 3 & 4 Supply Chain concerning Governance, Quality.

**JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES**

The job is responsible to the SSS Phase 4 Supply Chain Delivery Manager for the ownership and delivery of Supply Chain governance, quality and is to operate within desired timescales and budgets.

The Supply Chain Governance, Quality Team Leader will carry out the following tasks;

Develop and maintain Supply Chain governance through the implementation of policies and procedures in accordance with extant mandates and the logistics environment.

Ensure that governance documentation is current and meets all external (BSI) and internal (SMSCMC SA) & (BAES SA) assessment criteria.

Develop and maintain a Supply Chain Quality Policy and ensure that it meets all mandated Quality requirements.

Conduct an internal Supply Chain Audit Programme to ensure adherence to both internal (SMSCMC SA) & (BAES SA) and external (BSI) requirements.

Provide support to Supply Chain teams during both internal(SMSCMC SA) & (BAES SA) and external (BSI) audits.

Manage to resolution any Non-Compliance Reports (NCRs) raised during both internal (SMSCMC SA) & (BAES SA) and external (BSI) audits.

Investigate and implement where appropriate observations made during internal (BAES SA) audits.

Provide support to any safety or quality investigations as required.

Actively identify and promote Supply Chain continuous improvement initiatives ensuring implementation is captured within the relevant processes and procedures.

Provide regular progress reports to both Supply Chain management and teams on compliance to governance, quality requirements.

Where required provide support to governance, quality meetings (i.e. Safety Compliance and Assurance Review (SCAR), Safety Action Group (SAG), audit open / closure meetings).

Deputise for other personnel as agreed by Supply Chain Management or other personnel as required.

**RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION**

Supply Chain Governance, Quality experience in a Military environment (Essential).

Understanding of RSAF/Military/BAESSA / SMSCMC Supply Chain procedures and Governance, Quality Process. (Essential).

Awareness of Project Management principles and techniques (Desirable).

Hold a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Assessor qualification (or similar) or otherwise be working towards said qualification. (Desirable).

Ideally must have worked with Saudi National RSAF or civilan personnel and be able to communicate effectively.

**EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**

**SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

**BAE Systems**

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

The Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Chains Management Company holds the Mowaamah Gold Certificate as a work environment that empowers and motivates people with disabilities. We take pride in creating environment that supports everyone regardless of gender, age, physical ability.

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Primary LocationSA-02-Mecca-Taif

Closing Date 21/Mar/23, 3:59:00 PM