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Supplier Development & Capability Building\nDrive suppliers toward high maturity level and operational excellence\nDefine and deploy supplier quality roadmap aligned with business strategy\nLead improvement initiatives in:Yield & process capability\nCycle time & efficiency\nCost of poor quality reduction\n\nImplement Lean / SPC / FMEA practices across supplier base\n4. Factory-Supplier Integration\nDrive factory-supplier alignment on quality performance and improvement priorities\nResolve material quality issues impacting manufacturing line stability\nCollaborate with Manufacturing, D&E, Procurement, and Supply Chain\nEnsure supplier actions directly support factory operational targets (output, quality, delivery)\n5. Process, Change & Risk Management\nOwn supplier-side process control, validation, and quality assurance systems\nManage N-tier supplier changes, engineering changes, and qualification\nIdentify and mitigate supply chain risks proactively\nSupport NPI readiness and production ramp stability\n6. Quality Governance & Audit Leadership\nOwn and drive audit systems (ISO9001, supplier audits, process audits)\nEnsure compliance with internal and external quality standards\nLead supplier audit planning, execution, and follow-up closure\nEstablish robust quality governance and escalation structure\n7. Continuous Improvement & Culture Building\nPromote Lean and continuous improvement culture across suppliers and internal teams\nDrive operational excellence mindset and data transparency\nEnable accelerated learning loops within supplier ecosystem\n8. Stakeholder Influence & Strategic Impact\nInfluence internal and external stakeholders through data-driven decision making\nBalance short-term issue resolution and long-term strategic improvement\nProvide insight into supplier risks, capability, and strategy alignment\nSupport business decisions with quality and supply chain analytics\nAccountabilities\nAccountable for supplier quality performance in the GQLTCS supplier performance framework to deliver:\nZero defect performance\nReduced Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)\nImproved supplier maturity and capability\nEnsure supplier alignment with factory needs and company strategy and own end-to-end quality results, not just issue handling.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s / Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial / Materials)\n5-15 years experience in: Supplier Quality / Manufacturing Quality / Supply Chain\nExperience in:\na. 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