Job Description:

Position Description

The Vendor Development Specialist is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and developing suppliers to meet company’s quality, cost, and delivery goals. This role involves supplier evaluation, onboarding, performance improvement, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project and business needs.

Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and qualify new vendors through capability assessments and market research.
- Drive supplier development programs supporting localization, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
- Collaborate with sourcing, quality, and engineering teams on supplier selection and project execution.
- Conduct supplier audits, First Article Inspections, and technical reviews.




- Implement quality plans and resolve supplier issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and continuous improvement tools.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years in supplier development, quality, or sourcing in Steel or Engineered Products.
- Proficiency in Excel and understanding of engineering drawings.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or supplier quality tools preferred.
- Robust communication and project management skills.

Preferred:
Experience with PPAP/APQP, barcode software, CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and Lean Six Sigma certification.

📌 Urgent job opening for Global Vendor Specialist for one of the leading electrical equipment company for Kolkata
🏢 RECEX
📍 Kolkata