Non Compliance Supply Chain Co-Ordinator

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Industrial Supplier Compliance Co‑Ordinator

Crawley – Full Time

Are you someone who enjoys building strong relationships, creating clarity, and supporting others to deliver their best work? Do you thrive in a role where thoughtful coordination, problem‑solving, and collaborative improvement make a meaningful difference every day?

We’re looking for an Industrial Supplier Compliance Co‑Ordinator to join our team—someone who brings curiosity, care, and confidence to ensuring quality and punctuality across our supplier network.

This is a role where your voice matters, your insights will be valued, and your ability to nurture connections across teams and suppliers will help keep our manufacturing activities running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in helping us maintain high standards of quality and delivery by working closely with colleagues in procurement, manufacturing, planning, and supplier quality. Your work will support the smooth flow of materials into the business and help resolve any non‑conformities with clarity and empathy.

You will:

• Gently but confidently monitor and guide performance indicators for your supplier portfolio.
• Recommend thoughtful improvements that reduce risks and strengthen processes.
• Review compliance of incoming goods and help coordinate timely resolutions for any issues.
• Support the return and processing of defective parts, collaborating closely with procurement to keep everyone informed.
• Consolidate monthly insights, helping teams reflect and grow through shared understanding.
• Act as a supportive voice in supplier performance reviews and analysis committees.
• Help monitor non‑conformities, explore root causes, and encourage meaningful feedback loops.
• Communicate openly with the Supplier Performance Manager about any potential bottlenecks.
• Contribute to shaping new acceptance criteria and ensure these are communicated clearly and kindly to suppliers.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills

• A solid understanding of ERP systems and supply chain flows.
• A calm and confident communication style, including when engaging with senior stakeholders.
• An analytical, data‑positive mindset paired with a collaborative and solutions‑focused approach.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities with care and balance.
• Confidence in constructively challenging suppliers and internal teams when needed.

Experience That Will Help You Thrive

• Experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Exposure to key supply chain functions (Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Quality).
• Experience with continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Familiarity with MS Office.
• A good understanding of control and quality processes.

Desirable Attributes

• Natural influencing skills and the ability to encourage alignment.
• Experience guiding cross‑functional groups and supporting shared goals.
• Comfortable communicating with senior leaders and peers across different functions.

Why This Role Matters

In this position, you’ll be a vital connection point between our suppliers and internal teams—helping ensure our people have what they need, when they need it, and that we continually learn and improve together. Your ability to nurture clarity, build trust, and support constructive problem‑solving will make a direct contribution to our operational success.

If you’re someone who enjoys bringing people together, fostering a positive flow of information, and championing quality in a thoughtful, structured way, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape a smoother, more connected supply chain—one relationship at a time.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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