Supplier Quality Manager

SQM Manager

Create a better future

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop technology and gain the knowledge to make that difference. We have launched our ambition, Mission Zero – enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining We need your leadership skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

SQM Manager

Joining a team of more than 11,000 people working across more than 60 countries, you will be part of an agile network of talented and ambitious people. We count on you to engage, connect, and collaborate with colleagues all over the world. Seize the opportunity to learn, create, and develop your potential with us.

We are currently recruiting an SQM Manager to be based in Monterrey, Mexico. The purpose of this role is to manage the SQM setup, ensuring coverage and performance for the East region (rest of the world) for both Spares & Consumables Suppliers.

The SQM framework drives Supplier Quality performance through Supplier audits, quality inspections, NCR follow-up with action plans, and Supplier development. This will be done in close collaboration and alignment with the Strategic Procurement team and Service Line Managers.

Your responsibilities

• Drives the overall Supplier Quality agenda, transformation and performance together with the SQMs, Quality Engineers and Head of Supplier Quality.

• Ensures the coverage, performance and general management of the SQMs in the Western geography.

• Takes the role as SQM, when coverage is required, for the SQMs within the area and serves as the escalation point for the SQMs towards the Operational centre for Order Execution and Procurement

• Drives efficiency through resource optimization, including the utilization of external resources

• Identifies best practice, requirements for system and tools within Supplier Quality

• Secures the implementation of and compliance to relevant Supply Chain policies, processes and reporting of KPI's

• Engages in global initiatives as well as local activities with regards to supplier development in alignment with Strategic Sourcing in SBL Supply Chain

• Promotes a culture of personal and team safety, including others who may be affected by the company's operational activities

• Reports directly to the SBL Global Head of Supplier Quality

What you bring

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Min 10 years of Quality Control and Quality Management experience
• Bachelor degree, Masters degree in Engineering / Manufacturing or the equivalent knowledge acquired in another way
• Supplier Quality Management process knowledge incl proficient in reviewing technical documentation and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability within stakeholder management
• Deep and broad knowledge of technical and production processes, preferably also in other materials such as Rubber, Polyurethane etc

Functional Competencies

• Quality Control Management
• Quality Surveillance and Audit
• Quality Analysis and reporting
• Supplier Management and Development

Behavioral Competencies

• Planning and Organizing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Adhering to principles and values

What we offer

• Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.
• Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
• Financial support for continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
• As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

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