SCM-Supplier/Contractor Qualification

About the Role

We are looking for a Supplier / Contractor Qualification Specialist to evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and business expectations. The role involves supplier assessments, on-site audits, performance monitoring, corrective action management, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain a high-performing supplier network.

This position is ideal for professionals with experience in Supplier Quality, Vendor Qualification, Quality Assurance, Audits, Supplier Development, or Procurement Quality functions.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Qualification & Assessment

• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers and contractors based on quality, capability, compliance, and delivery performance.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and risk evaluations.
• Perform supplier onboarding and qualification activities in accordance with organizational standards.

Supplier Audits & Compliance

• Conduct on-site supplier audits and assessments.
• Review supplier quality management systems, processes, and documentation.
• Ensure supplier compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality policies.

Supplier Quality Management

• Monitor supplier performance through defined KPIs and metrics.
• Analyze quality trends, defect rates, non-conformances, and delivery performance.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers to address quality concerns.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Business teams.
• Act as a key interface between internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier base.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain audit reports, supplier qualification records, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare management reports on supplier performance, risks, and quality improvements.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of supplier evaluations and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Data Analysis, Reporting).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations for assessments and audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience in supplier qualification, compliance reviews, and corrective action management.
• Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working in manufacturing, engineering, industrial, energy, automotive, electronics, or process industries is preferred.