● Lead a team in supplier management and quality assurance, ensuring effective production management and quality control processes are in place.
● Conduct assessments and audits of supplier quality systems to verify adherence to quality standards and requirements.
● Address and resolve quality issues with suppliers, escalating concerns as necessary to manage direct material quality effectively.
● Support the supplier scorecard process for the December supplier conference, collaborating with the team to deliver accurate and constructive evaluations.
● Manage a portfolio of approximately 2,000 suppliers, ensuring efficient oversight and guidance regarding quality metrics and performance.
● Collaborate with Bosch resources and scale the team size from 5 to approximately 10 members to align with business growth and demands.
● Monitor supplier performance, maintaining ongoing follow-up to ensure effective resolution of quality issues.
REQUIREMENTS:
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree
Work Experience
● 8-10 years of experience in production environments, with a strong background in quality management and supplier production oversight.
● Proven experience in managing supplier quality processes, particularly for direct materials, within manufacturing organizations.
● Experience in electrical motor enterprises or similar production sectors is highly desirable.
● Strong leadership skills, capable of guiding a team effectively in achieving quality objectives.
● Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail to address quality issues proactively.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with suppliers.