Sourcing SQA Engineer-Manama Bahrain-6 months-Rail Manufacturing

The Sourcing & SQA Engineer will bridge sourcing and quality assurance functions ensuring suppliers meet Companys performance standards. The role involves managing supplier relationships conducting quality audits and implementing improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct supplier quality audits and implement corrective action plans where needed.
• Develop and maintain quality standards and control plans in coordination with suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet delivery cost and quality targets.
• Analyze quality data and report findings to key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Quality Management.
• 5 years of experience in supplier quality assurance and sourcing.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA Control Plans and 8D.
• Strong interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards.

Additional Information :

Skills Required:

• Supplier Evaluation: Ability to assess and evaluate suppliers using tools and audits to ensure they meet performance standards.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong skills in negotiating pricing contracts and delivery terms to achieve optimal cost and quality.
• Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and the ability to collaborate with Supplier Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Expertise in developing strategies to optimize supplier relationships and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze supplier performance data and develop action plans based on findings.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for effective interaction with suppliers teams and stakeholders.
• Contract Management: Experience in drafting reviewing and managing supplier contracts and agreements.
• Lean Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of lean principles and the ability to apply them to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Cost Optimization: Skills in identifying opportunities for cost savings while maintaining quality and delivery performance.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple supplier relationships and projects simultaneously.
• ProblemSolving Skills: Ability to identify problems in the supply chain and implement effective solutions.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract