Supplier Quality Manager 4
Core
Lead supplier development strategies to improve supplier capability, capacity, quality, delivery performance, and innovation while mitigating supply chain risks.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Manager
Builds
Supplier networks and operational excellence programs for manufacturing partners
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain and quality management
Required skills
supplier development, supplier performance improvement, supply chain optimization, cross-functional project leadership, continuous improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, data analysis, stakeholder management, negotiation, relationship building, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
new product introduction, supplier transitions, localization programs, strategic sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, supply risk management, global sourcing strategies, professional quality certifications
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, First Article Inspection, Lean Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead supplier development strategies and initiatives; Partner with cross-functional teams to execute supplier development projects; Drive implementation of new product introduction and supply chain risk mitigation; Monitor supplier performance using key metrics; Assess supplier capabilities and develop improvement plans; Facilitate supplier participation in new product development; Collaborate on demand forecasting and capacity evaluation; Drive adoption of structured problem-solving and continuous improvement; Coordinate First Article Inspection and Production Part Approval Process; Evaluate supplier manufacturing readiness; Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; Drive supplier consolidation and optimization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
