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Head- Supplier Quality- Auto OEM- Delhi-NCR

Gurgaon Permanent View Job Description
Reporting into the Senior Leadership team, the India Supplier Quality Head will be responsible for driving supplier quality excellence across multiple manufacturing operations in India.The role will lead Supplier Quality Strategy, Supplier Development, New Product Introduction support, and quality performance improvement initiatives while partnering closely with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and global quality stakeholders
  • Leadership Role in Supplier Quality with a Leading Auto OEM
  • Lead Transformation across Supplier Quality/Sourcing & drive Supplier Excellence

About Our Client

  • Our client is a Multi-Billion Global OEM with its presence in more than 40+ countries across the globe and has multiple manufacturing plants and a dedicated R&D Centre within the India Landscape. They have a strong footprint across India and international markets.



Job Description

  • Lead supplier quality management across multiple manufacturing locations and business units.
  • Drive supplier involvement during new product development, including supplier on-boarding, APQP, PPAP, process validation, and production readiness activities.
  • Partner with Sourcing and Engineering Teams on Supplier Selection, Localisation, Cost Optimisation, and Strategic Sourcing Projects.
  • Establish and monitor supplier quality KPIs, Driving Improvements in Quality, Delivery, Responsiveness, and Operational Performance.
  • Lead Supplier Audits, Capability Assessments, Process Reviews, and Corrective Action Initiatives.
  • Develop and strengthen supplier quality systems, ensuring compliance with applicable quality standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns, minimise operational risks, and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Build and lead a high-performing supplier quality team, driving capability development and continuous improvement.
  • Support business profitability through warranty reduction, cost of poor quality improvement, and supplier performance enhancement initiatives.
  • Act as a key interface between internal stakeholders and supplier partners to ensure robust quality processes across the supply chain.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
  • Significant experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Quality, or related functions within industrial, automotive, engineering, capital goods, off-highway, or heavy manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Quality Systems, Supplier Audits, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
  • Proven experience leading teams and managing supplier performance across a complex Automotive OEM manufacturing ecosystem.
  • Demonstrated success in driving process improvements, supplier quality enhancements, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
  • Experience operating within a Matrix and Global Organisations will be an added advantage
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.



What's on Offer

  • Leadership Assignment within Quality which covers the overall India Landscape
  • An opportunity to work with a Global MNC OEM



Quote job ref
JN-112026-7139301

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Gurgaon
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-112026-7139301

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