JOB STATEMENT
Lead quality team in MIN & SVS China Procurement in charge of developing and managing strategic and operational quality functions. Position is also engaged in supplier quality management including but not limited to supplier and product development, quality compliance programs and activities for Metso interests and customer satisfaction & success, to build up a sustainable supply base in China. The Position will work with various PL quality teams globally within Metso, Procurement and Metso suppliers in China.


JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance supplier quality, delivery, and cost efficiency on a global scale and under the direction from Director of China Procurement.
Own and drive day-to-day operational quality success in China and ensure team quality activities meet Metso policies and strategy.
Seek continuous improvement opportunities by staying abreast of quality systems, technologies, and statistical tools.
Build good operational coordination with PLs, global quality teams, supplier quality teams, internal quality and procurement groups.
Manage and optimize internal and external quality resources for high agility, good performance and cost saving.
Ensure supplier quality complies with specifications and customer contracted quality expectations.
Manage SQE team to be responsible for supplier development and supplier quality management in terms of but not limited to the follows:
Develop working principles, tools and processes for development of supplier quality management.
Audit of new supplier for the evaluation of quality management system and assess the risk, in cooperation with global quality teams and PL quality teams when and where needed.
Participate in supplier approval and removal in responsible area.
New supplier and product development.
Continuous development of existing suppliers.
Plan and arrange quality functionality training and development programs, as well as employee training and development.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree in Engineering from a leading university (985/211). Post graduate studies in Engineering and/or quality management preferred.
Wide & rich knowledge & experience in the field of mechanical engineering.
Be proficient with drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, inspection processes and all related standards.
Minimum 7 years of supplier quality management experience. Preferably working experience in WOFE and Internation working environment.
Team management is required.
Data analytical skills are essential.
Relevant certifications such as ASQ, ISO, BB, GB, HACCP, CQA, TTB, SQF, or CQE is plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good command of English is a must.
Be willing to actively engage in problem solving opportunities.
Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure.
Strong communication skills, plus co-operation, interpersonal skills.
Strong coach and drive performance orientation skills.
Strategical thinking and business acumen.
Frequent travelling