Quality Auditor and Vendor Expeditor at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)
Job Description
A full-time opportunity is available for an experienced Quality Auditor and Vendor Expeditor to support supply chain quality assurance and vendor performance. The role focuses on conducting risk-based quality audits, monitoring supplier progress, ensuring compliance with contractual quality requirements, and expediting the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and documentation in line with project schedules.
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Employment Type: Full-time
Function: Supply Chain Quality and Assurance
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement risk-based audit and vendor expediting plans based on supplier criticality and project requirements.
- Conduct supplier quality management system (QMS), process, and product audits while documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
- Monitor supplier manufacturing progress, inspections, testing, preservation, packing, shipping readiness, and documentation status.
- Verify that quality inspections, factory acceptance tests (FAT), non-destructive testing (NDT), certifications, and inspection releases are completed before material dispatch.
- Identify quality and schedule risks, follow up on corrective actions, and provide timely progress reports to stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in quality auditing, supplier quality, vendor inspection, procurement quality, or vendor expediting.
- Strong knowledge of supplier documentation, inspection processes, factory acceptance testing (FAT), logistics, and quality management systems.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is highly preferred, while certifications such as CSWIP, API, ASNT/ISO 9712, or AMPP/NACE are an added advantage.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Application Deadline
31st July, 2026
