Procurement Materials Quality Section Head
First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
Develop short- and long-term incoming quality control plans in alignment with departmental objectives.
Establish inspection and testing strategies in coordination with the Quality Department.
Define KPIs for incoming materials quality and monitor performance against agreed targets.
Review and update inspection procedures, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria according to applicable standards, including ISO 2859-1 where appropriate.
Establish risk-based inspection approaches according to material criticality, supplier performance, and quality history.
Supervise incoming materials inspection teams across receiving and storage locations.
Allocate responsibilities, monitor workloads, and ensure timely completion of inspection and testing activities.
Ensure all incoming materials are inspected, tested, and documented according to approved procedures.
Ensure timely recording of material usage decisions (release or rejection) in SAP and monitor stock held under Quality Inspection status.
Coordinate shade matching and production trials for dyed yarns, including space-dyed yarns, with Production and the Color Laboratory.
Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and suitable for use, with complete traceability of test results.
Enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements in sampling, testing, and chemical-handling activities.
Collaborate with Procurement to evaluate supplier quality performance and compliance with approved specifications.
Participate in the qualification and evaluation of new and existing suppliers.
Communicate quality issues to suppliers and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
Lead periodic supplier quality review meetings and monitor improvement plans.
Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and follow up on their closure.
Support supplier claims and debit notes related to non-conforming materials.
Ensure incoming materials comply with approved specifications, applicable standards, and customer requirements.
Verify the availability and validity of required material certificates and technical documentation.
Investigate incoming material quality issues and complaints, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Control non-conforming materials and coordinate decisions regarding rejection, return, rework, treatment, or other approved dispositions.
Monitor blocked-stock ageing and ensure timely resolution through a documented control process.
Verify compliance with applicable chemical and customer-specific requirements, including REACH and OEKO-TEX requirements where relevant.
Ensure effective implementation of ISO 9001 requirements and support internal and external audits.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly incoming quality performance reports.
Analyze inspection results, rejection rates, supplier defects, and quality trends to identify improvement opportunities.
Recommend actions to reduce material defects, production disruptions, waste, and quality-related costs.
Develop training plans to improve the technical capabilities and performance of the quality team.
Participate in quality management reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
Good command of Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
Minimum 7 years of experience in Quality, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Practical experience in incoming quality control within the textile or manufacturing industries.
Proven experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Experience managing local and international suppliers and resolving supplier quality issues.
Hands-on experience with SAP QM/MM or an equivalent ERP system.
Practical knowledge of testing yarns, polymers, dyed yarns, and other relevant raw materials.
In-depth knowledge of textile materials, raw materials, and applicable quality standards.
Strong understanding of incoming inspection, sampling methods, acceptance criteria, and material testing.
Knowledge of supplier quality management, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Understanding of non-conforming material control and risk-based inspection.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quality reporting tools.
Familiarity with chemical compliance requirements and material certification systems, where applicable.
The following certifications are considered an advantage:
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.