Sourcing Excellence Leader

Vendor Quality Management and Sourcing Lead

Job Overview:

The Vendor Quality Management and Sourcing Lead plays a key role in overseeing the strategic sourcing of goods and services, ensuring the quality of products supplied by vendors, and managing vendor performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vendor Quality Management
  • Supplier Performance Monitoring:
    • Assess and monitor the quality performance of current and potential suppliers.
    • Conduct regular audits of vendor facilities and processes to ensure they meet company quality standards.
    • Ensure vendors comply with contract specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Quality Improvement:
    • Develop and implement continuous improvement programs in collaboration with suppliers.
    • Work with vendors to resolve quality issues, drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track vendor quality and operational performance.
  • Root Cause Analysis:
    • Lead investigations into quality-related incidents or defects, working with vendors to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
    • Ensure that corrective actions are properly documented and communicated within the supply chain and to relevant stakeholders.
  • Quality Documentation:
    • Maintain accurate records of quality audits, inspections, and corrective actions taken.
    • Ensure vendor certifications and compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma, etc.) are up-to-date.
• Strategic Sourcing:
  • Sourcing Strategy Development:
    • Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies to identify and onboard suppliers that meet business and quality needs.
    • Collaborate with key stakeholders across departments to understand sourcing requirements and drive cost-effective sourcing solutions.
  • Vendor Selection and Evaluation:
    • Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to ensure alignment with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
    • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company.
  • Cost Optimization and Risk Management:
    • Identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring that quality is not compromised.
    • Conduct market research to monitor industry trends, vendor capabilities, and emerging technologies to continuously improve sourcing strategies.
    • Assess risks associated with vendor relationships and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Collaboration:
    • Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and delivery standards are consistently met.
    • Work closely with procurement, production, and operations teams to integrate supplier requirements into business processes.
• Vendor Relationship Management:
  • Communication and Coordination:
    • Act as the main point of contact for suppliers, addressing issues, providing support, and fostering strong, long-term partnerships.
    • Communicate performance expectations clearly and ensure vendors adhere to them.
  • Negotiation and Contract Management:
    • Oversee the negotiation of contracts with suppliers, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
    • Ensure that contracts and agreements are legally compliant and reflect the company's standards for quality and performance.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in vendor management, quality control, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
• Proven track record of managing vendor relationships, driving quality improvement initiatives, and achieving cost savings.
• Strong knowledge of quality control practices, supplier auditing, and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with industry standards, such as ISO 9001, Six Sigma, or lean manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data, conduct market research, and utilize sourcing software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba).
• Certification in supply chain or procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position with regular travel to supplier sites, factories, and plants.
• Work may involve a mix of office and field environments, with exposure to manufacturing and warehouse settings.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet deadlines or resolve urgent issues.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Benefits according to local practices.
• Opportunity to work for the global leader of aboveground storage tank solutions and develop your career further.
• International and local traveling.
• High-end equipment (laptop and mobile).

This exciting opportunity requires a dynamic individual who can effectively manage vendor relationships, drive quality improvements, and optimize sourcing strategies. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional results and contributing to an industry-leader in emissions-mitigation equipment, we encourage you to apply.