Supplier Quality Manager
TalentSource is an Executive Search company providing value-added talent solution to MNC and local clients. We build meaningful and rewarding relationships between top-tier executives and our valued clients, while actively catering to both parties’ need for confidentiality, dignity, integrity and professionalism.
Responsibilities
Interface with Quality organization and Management of potential new Suppliers
Participation in supplier sourcing and lead the quality related aspects in this process
Lead and take part in Supplier assessment teams, release the supplier for defined capability and commodity
Give input for and participate in negotiations on Quality clauses, WCA agreements and deploy GSRS way of working at Suppliers (where applicable)
Drive Supplier ownership of quality at initial stages (especially in the Value Proposition Debriefing, Assignment Agreed and Project Plan Committed phases) of the relationship
Educate the Supplier on Process and Quality Gates
Ensure all suppliers belonging to a commodity team conform to the Quality requirements at the moment of supplier induction
Manage programs increasing supplier capability in line with desired capability having commodity strategy as an input
Bi-yearly review with (Lead) SQM’s and QPL’s on supplier performance, as input for further fine tuning of the supplier selection process
Evaluate upcoming business models in the domain supplier-customer
Coordination of special, quality related projects across suppliers
Collate monthly & quarterly performance reporting
Manage the assessment/audit planning for the supply base of the commodity (included are all audit types)
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with at least 4-8 yrs of relevant experience
Good inter-personal skills
Working in virtual teams
Good understanding of statistical methods, quality tools and methodologies ( QFD, CtQ breakdown, DFSS, SPC, AQP, FMEA, Control Plan)
Six Sigma GB/ BB certification preferred
Highly motivated, action oriented, persistent towards accomplishing tasks and drives for success
Ability to communicate well, oral and written, in English and local language
Sense of urgency
Cross functional skills/ experience and awareness of business requirements
Auditing Skills preferred to possess Lead Assessor/Auditor certification
