Supplier Quality Manager Middle East & Africa

Responsibilities

• Establishing Supplier QA and QC processes in alignment with procurement strategy.
• Collaborating with strategic procurement teams to prioritize supplier development by product improving quality cost competitiveness and supply reliability.
• Evaluating new and existing supplier capabilities to ensure they meet product cost quality capacity and fulfilment requirements as well as customer and internal system standards.
• Approving products that meet required quality standards.
• Implementing lean methodologies supplier scorecards and conduct supplier audits to drive compliance and continuous improvement resolving issues systematically.
• Monitoring supplier performance indicators using scorecards and rankings to enhance the supply bases ability to consistently meet or exceed expectations.
• Fostering positive working relationships with Product Management and Engineering teams managing supplier / engineering interactions design changes capacity studies and new product introductions.
• Achieving measurable results in supplier yield field cost field defect rate supplier quality plan engagement and corrective & preventative action closure.
• Offering consultancy to enhance quality and manufacturing processes cost-effectively reduce waste introduce new products and improve product design.
• Providing technical expertise and leadership in sourcing and developing suppliers concerning technology performance quality cost logistics and delivery.
• Leading investigations into major problems and special projects building strong working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain in product development and parts procurement.
• Supporting new product launches by ensuring key milestones are met in collaboration with suppliers.
• Identify the area for quality improvements and recommend the process simplification.
• Defining process parameters and criteria in partnership with engineering to ensure supplier process capability meets product and process requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering or equivalent education
• Minimum five years of experience in a similar role dealing with quality systems customers and suppliers management supplier development and audits
• Strong knowledge in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes / standards material standards / grades certifications testing standards and welding standards and processes.
• Preferably good knowledge of structural / steel metal fabrication processes
• Good understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Statistical analytical skills and technical proficiency for quality processes
• Excellent proficiency in English
• Strong communication skills with concise and clarity to multiple stakeholder e.g. internal stakeholders customers and suppliers
• Problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel and be mobile

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Change Management,Succession Planning,Procurement,Program Management,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Quality Systems,Quality Management,Supplier Management,HACCP,As9100

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Department / Functional Area: Procurement