Global Supplier Quality Manager

Lead and manage the global supplier quality function, ensuring consistent compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards across all supplier operations. Develop, implement and continuously improve supplier quality systems, audits, and performance metrics to drive product quality, risk mitigation, and process reliability.

Requirements

• Develop and implement global supplier quality standards aligned with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 to ensure consistent quality across the supply base.
• Lead supplier audits and assessments, including initial qualification, periodic surveillance, and performance evaluations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers for non-conformances, ensuring timely resolution and long-term quality improvements.
• Establish and monitor supplier quality KPIs, such as PPM, on-time delivery, and audit scores, to track performance and initiate improvement plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, engineering, manufacturing, etc.) to align supplier quality objectives with business and customer requirements.
• Support new product development (APQP/PPAP) by ensuring supplier readiness, capability studies, and documentation in line with IATF 1649 standards and the organization’s specific needs.
• Manage supplier risk assessments and drive strategic initiatives to mitigate quality risks and ensure supply chain resilience.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to local Quality teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Implement, develop, and manage receiving inspection processes to ensure incoming materials meet specifications and support robust quality control at point of entry.
• Lead and manage supplier-related crisis situations, coordinating rapid containment, root cause analysis, and long-term resolution plans to protect customer satisfaction and business continuity.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Equal Opportunity Employer