Job Descriptions1. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates, delivery times, and overall product quality.
2. Develop and maintain supplier scorecards, and provide feedback on supplier performance.
3. Work with suppliers to implement corrective actions and improvement plans for quality issues.
4. Conduct regular supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
5. Perform inspections of incoming materials and components to verify conformity to specifications and quality standards.
6. Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality control procedures to identify areas for improvement.
7. Investigate supplier-related non-conformances, product failures, and defects, and determine root causes using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone diagrams.
8. with suppliers to implement corrective actions, preventive measures, and process improvements.
9. Work with internal teams (engineering, procurement, production) to resolve quality issues related to supplier-provided products.
10. Maintain detailed records of supplier performance, audit results, corrective actions, and other relevant documentation.
11. Provide regular reports on supplier quality metrics to management and recommend strategies for improvement.
12. Ensure that all supplier-related documentation complies with company quality management systems (QMS) and industry standards.