Manager Supplier Quality Development

Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supplier quality strategies and objectives.
• Conduct supplier audits to assess compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the supplier quality team.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure alignment with quality requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in supplier quality processes and practices.
• Lead and support supplier qualification and development activities.
• Manage and resolve supplier quality nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Participate in the selection and approval of new suppliers.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance supplier quality awareness.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of supplier quality metrics and KPIs.
• Support the development and implementation of quality agreements with suppliers.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to supplier quality.
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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory) with Supply Chain Management Quality Management diploma as a plus.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in supplier quality management or related roles within the Rail industry. (companies that manufacture Couplings engines etc for rail)
• Demonstrated experience in leading supplier development and improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems standards and tools (e.g. ISO 9001 Six Sigma Lean etc.).
• Proven experience in conducting supplier audits and driving corrective actions.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to drive root cause analysis and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to lead and develop a highperforming supplier quality team.
• Outstanding communication negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong project management abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in using quality and data analysis tools (e.g. statistical software Minitab etc.).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to supplier quality and procurement.
• Certifications in quality management or supplier quality (e.g. CQM CQE CSSBB) are a plus.
• Ability to travel as required to visit suppliers and attend relevant industry events.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a crossfunctional and global environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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