Manager/Sr Manager-Supplier quality & sustainability

supplier quality systems

The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, CSR & Sustainability) to strengthen supplier performance and build a robust, sustainable supply chain .

Job responsibilities-

• Drive Sustainability

  and compliance requirements in the Natural Rubber area
• Sustenance of Sustainable NR activities with GPSNR (Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber)
• Manage EUDR (European Union Deforestation-free Regulation) compliant rubber supplies to India and EU plants

Sustainability Reporting

• Lead vendor quality management initiatives

  , ensuring Natural Rubber (NR) suppliers adhere to quality benchmarks and sustainability requirements.

• Drive supplier performance improvement in the Natural Rubber (NR) supply chain by periodically communicating Supplier ratings (Quality, Delivery, & Service ratings) and through implementation of vendor performance improvement plans with the NR suppliers, where applicable.

• Conduct

  supplier audits

  , assessments, and process validations, with a focus on compliance to

  IATF16949, VDA 6.3, ISO20400

  and drive continual improvement in the Natural Rubber (NR) Supply Chain.

• Ensure Quality Issue management and closure as per target timelines (for IAR & CAR) with NR suppliers and partner with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and drive continuous improvement programs.

• Establish and monitor vendor quality KPIs (rejections, field complaints, PPM levels, Supplier ratings, Supplier audit scores, sustainability metrics).

• Train and

  guide suppliers on quality systems, sustainability practices,

  and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

• Benchmark best practices in vendor quality and sustainability, bringing innovative approaches to supplier development.

• Prepare and present management reports on vendor performance, compliance status, and improvement plans.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Production / Industrial) or equivalent; Masters degree preferred.
• Certification in VDA 6.3 process audit standard
• Strong knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949), supplier audits, and sustainability practices.

• ****Proven track record of driving sustainability programs across supply chains.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; expertise in tools like FMEA, 8D, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis.

• **Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Willingness to travel for supplier visits and audits.