Senior Executive Quality Assurance (Supplier Management)

JOB Summary : The Supplier Quality Management Executive is responsible for ensuring that suppliers deliver high-quality materials, components, or products that meet the organizations quality standards and customer expectations. This role supports supplier evaluation, quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supplier Evaluation & Onboarding :  Assist in assessing and qualifying new suppliers through documentation review, audits, and initial sampling.
• Quality Monitoring: Track and monitor supplier performance (defect rates, delivery quality, etc.) and maintain supplier scorecards.
• Non-Conformance Management: Support investigation and resolution of supplier quality issues. Initiate NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and follow up on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Audit Support: Assist in planning and conducting supplier process audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Sample & Specification Management: Coordinate sample evaluation processes, including First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP, or pre-production approvals, ensuring alignment with specifications.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of quality documents, supplier approvals, audits, complaints, and corrective actions. Generate weekly/monthly reports.
• Communication & Coordination: Act as a liaison between internal teams (procurement, production, engineering) and suppliers for quality-related concerns.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in supplier development initiatives to improve quality performance and reduce defect rates through training or technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a quality or supply chain function (preferred in manufacturing or supplier management)
• Knowledge of quality tools and systems (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, CAPA)
• Familiarity with ISO standards and supplier audit practices
• Strong communication, analytical, and coordination skills

Required Skills:

• Clear communication to work effectively with customers and teams
• Ability to analyze and solve problems efficiently
• Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation and issue resolution
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.