Senior Manager supplier quality

Duties & Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality Management

• Define and implement supplier quality strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Developing new suppliers by evaluation methods such as process audits, capability assessments, and sample validations to meet requirement of standards and specifications.
• Establish quality agreements, incoming inspection plans, and technical specifications
• Ensure quality, regulatory, and contractual requirements consistently from suppliers.

Performance Monitoring & Improvement

• Monitor supplier KPIs (Rejection rate, delivery performance, audit scores, NC closure) and drive corrective actions.
• Lead RCA, CAPA, and 8D closure for supplier non-conformances and recurring issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers for process improvements, defect prevention, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage development and approval of PPAP, APQP, and FMEA documentation.
• Identify gaps and provide training for improvement wherever necessary.

System Compliance & Audits

• Ensure & review supplier audits are conducted as per plan (system, process, product) and closure of actions planned and compliance to NCs.
• Initiate internal audits for ISO & EHS and review NCs / observations with team.
• Guide team and ensure compliance to audit NCs and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain documentation for quality records, certifications, and regulatory compliance

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Jointly work with Design, SCM, Production, and QA teams on new part development and engineering changes.
• Participate in localization, cost-saving, and vendor rationalization initiatives
• Guide supplier quality during NPD projects and trial batch approvals

Reporting & Leadership

• Lead the team of supplier quality engineers and SCM executives to ; guide daily activities and skill development
• Prepare and present supplier quality performance reviews and improvement roadmaps to management
• Drive supplier segmentation and strategic sourcing from a quality perspective

Skills and Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of quality systems & procedures, auditing process, Quality Plan.
• Dealing with customers such as Power Grid, RDSO, NTPC, Adani, GE, Schneider etc. for routine inspections and audits.
• Hands-on experience with quality tools – 8D, FMEA, MSA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, etc.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and vendor management capabilities.
• Exeprience of machining, casting, fabrication, and other manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems/SAP, quality MIS, and technical documentation

Qualifications & Experience:
Educational Qualification:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering: min 15 years of experience OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: min 20 years of experience.

Experience:

• Experience in handling supplier quality, vendor development, or quality assurance in a manufacturing setup
• Preferred experience in dealing with suppliers of Aluminium alloy castings, copper & epoxy castings, porcelain insulators, polymeric insulators and Rubber sealings, CNC/VMC Machining process.
• In depth knowledge of material properties, chemical analysis, measuring and test instruments.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹190,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person