Purchase and Supplier Quality Engineer

Job description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Purchase and Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on auditing suppliers, ensuring the quality of products supplied, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, particularly for plastic and steel products, and possess expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and import/export documentation. If you are an individual with strong analytical skills and great communication abilities, this role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our high standards of product quality and supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Supplier Audits and Evaluations: Perform regular audits and assessments of supplier facilities to ensure compliance with quality standards. Identify areas for improvement and ensure corrective actions are taken when necessary.
• Supplier Quality Assurance: Monitor and evaluate the quality of products supplied by vendors, ensuring they meet our required specifications and standards for plastic and steel products. Review product specifications, test results, and manufacturing processes for quality assurance.
• Quality Control Processes: Implement and maintain quality control processes to monitor and assure the quality of incoming materials and products from suppliers. Resolve quality issues through collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Non-Conformance Management: Lead investigations into product non-conformances and quality issues. Work with suppliers to define root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure that preventive measures are in place.
• Documentation Management: Ensure accurate and timely completion of all quality documentation, including audit reports, quality inspection reports, and supplier performance reviews. Maintain records in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Supply Chain and Logistics Coordination: Collaborate with the supply chain and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance of materials. Ensure suppliers adhere to agreed-upon delivery schedules and resolve issues related to delays, shipping, or quality discrepancies.
• Import and Export Documentation: Manage import and export documentation related to product shipments, ensuring compliance with international regulations and company standards. Work with suppliers, customs brokers, and internal teams to facilitate smooth and compliant import/export processes.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement in product quality, cost efficiency, and supply chain operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for quality enhancement, cost reduction, and supply chain optimization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with purchasing, engineering, production, and logistics teams to ensure smooth coordination between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality audits, quality assurance, or supplier quality engineering. Experience specifically with plastic and steel products is mandatory.
• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of quality control techniques, quality assurance methods, and supplier management processes. Familiarity with international quality standards (ISO, etc.) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain: Strong understanding of supply chain management, logistics, and the role of quality assurance within the supply chain. Ability to manage supplier performance and coordinate on-time deliveries.
• Import/Export Knowledge: Practical knowledge of import/export documentation, compliance regulations, and processes involved in shipping materials across borders. Understanding of customs regulations and international trade practices is a plus.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and resolve quality issues. Strong root cause analysis and corrective action abilities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and external stakeholders. Capable of conveying technical information clearly to non-technical team members.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with the ability to meticulously assess and review supplier processes, materials, and products.
• Proficiency in Tools: Experience with quality management systems (QMS), audit software, and MS Office tools. Knowledge of ERP systems

Intrested candidates can also share your resume to hr@naatscorp.com