Sourcing Quality Lead

Job Description

Job Description

About Bradken

Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector . With more than 3,000 employees worldwide, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the mining industry.

We are looking for a Sourcing Quality Lead to join our Product Sourcing Team and drive world-class quality performance across our global supplier base for the Mining Mobile Plant business unit, covering Ground Engaging Tools (GET), Buckets, Dipper Shovels, and other heavy Wear Parts for mining machines.

Role Purpose & Contribution

As Sourcing Quality Lead (SQL) , you will hold a key supervisory position, making strategic quality improvements across our sourced supplier network. You will partner closely with Category Managers, Sourcing Technical Engineers, and Project Managers, acting as the primary quality safeguard in both new product introduction and daily supplier management.

You will supervise and coach our Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs), owning the execution of our quality strategy to control and prevent quality issues at the source .

Key Responsibilities :

• Supplier Development : Lead initial quality assessments and qualifications of new manufacturing suppliers.
• Project Quality Management : Oversee all APQP Advanced Product Quality Planning / PPAP Production Part Approval Process activities within new product sourcing projects to ensure launch readiness.
• Quality Management : Own supplier performance in daily operations, tracking metrics, performing audits, and driving Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions (CAPA).
• Team Leadership : Supervise and mentor Sourcing Quality Engineers.

Key Criteria :

This is a remote position requiring frequent travel to supplier sites across the Americas (North, Central and South). Candidates may be based in either the USA or Canada.

Please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role by November 15th, 2025 as deadline.

Benefits At Bradken

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.

With 100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, we have endless opportunities ahead. Come and experience what a growing global business, transitioning into a new era of operation, has to offer.

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

For this opportunity we will not be engaging with Recruitment Agencies

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are allowed to bring their whole selves into their work. We assess all employment against merit, competence, performance and business needs.