Supplier Quality Manager

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Capability Development ​



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Lead and develop SQEs to deliver consistent quality outcomes ​


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Set priorities, allocate workload, and ensure execution discipline ​


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Build capability in problem-solving and supplier engagement ​



Supplier Quality Performance Management ​



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Own supplier quality KPIs (PPM, defects, yield) ​


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Drive structured supplier performance reviews ​


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Lead escalation management for critical suppliers ​



Preventative Quality & Improvement ​



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Implement supplier quality improvement plans ​


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Reduce variation through process control and standardisation ​


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Drive supplier corrective action effectiveness ​



Quality Governance & Compliance ​



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Ensure adherence to quality systems and audit readiness ​


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Support internal and external audits ​


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Maintain supplier qualification and approval standards


 
Requirements:


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Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline​


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5–10 years in quality/supplier quality roles​


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Experience managing teams and supplier relationships


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People leadership and coaching​


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Supplier performance management​


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Advanced root cause & quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC)​


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Stakeholder management (cross-functional)​


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Data-driven decision making