Position - Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Engineer Job Summary
We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Engineer with 3 5 years of relevant experience in supplier quality, strategic sourcing, and supplier development. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with PPAP and APQP, along with good analytical and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage strategic sourcing activities for mechanical components and suppliers.
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and technical capabilities.
- Drive supplier development initiatives to improve supplier performance and ensure consistent quality.
- Coordinate and review APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities with suppliers.
- Manage and review PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation and ensure timely submission and approval.
- Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality and process-related issues.
- Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze supplier-related data and identify opportunities for cost, quality, and process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
Required Skills
- Strong experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.
- Hands-on experience in Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development.
- Good knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes.
- Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities and drive supplier improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of mechanical components and manufacturing processes.
- Positive communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Awareness or practical exposure to AI-based tools/applications is desirable.
Desired Skills
- Experience in supplier qualification and development.
- Experience in supplier performance improvement and quality monitoring.
- Knowledge of RCA, CAPA, 8D, FMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow would be an added advantage.
- Experience working with manufacturing or engineering organizations is preferred.
Soft Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Supplier and stakeholder management skills.
- Team collaboration and coordination.
- Proactive approach toward identifying and resolving issues.
- Willingness to learn and leverage AI tools for productivity and analysis.