Who We Are: Bradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society.As a Product Sourcing Quality Manager, you'll be joining a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of wear products and services for mining equipment.Our 3000-strong global team members are proud of the innovative solutions we provide our customers and our commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030.You'll join a diverse and inclusive team contributing across more than 100 unique professions and trades.What's the Role: As the leader of the global Product Sourcing Quality Team, you will develop and implement quality strategies to ensure product quality from external suppliers.You will lead the global quality team to promote quality systems, processes, and compliance.As a people leader, you will utilize your understanding of quality management principles to guide the team, suppliers, and the business.You will mentor and develop team members, provide training on quality standards and procedures, and implement global training programs.Collaborating with the global product sourcing team, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness.You will set quality objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team and suppliers, ensuring that all quality projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.Working closely with the broader Product Sourcing team, you will support the qualification of external suppliers to produce Bradken's products.By developing and implementing risk-based supplier quality performance guidelines, you will ensure that external suppliers meet defined quality requirements.Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, stay informed of changes, and update quality processes accordingly.Key Technical Criteria: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing or Quality Management Proven supervisory experience in leading and managing teams, including training and mentoring staff.Understanding of ISO 9001 standards and QMS implementation.Strong knowledge of statistical process control and quality improvement tools.Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement projects and manage cross-functional teams This role can be based in Newcastle, Brisbane or Sydney.If you'd like to be part of a team that's changing the game, please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role the closing date to apply for this role is 22nd November 2024, everyone has a story...be part of ours!