Global eBrand India
Website:
globalebrand.com
Job details:
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, Arrow Global Supply, the Supplier Development Engineer will focus on strategic sourcing initiatives including identifying, developing, and qualifying suppliers globally to support business needs, vendor consolidation, cost reduction and supplier risk mitigation plans. Due to the nature of the business, off hour calls might be required. The incumbent will be based in India and will support all Arrow facilities and the supply base in India.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development leads in the identification, qualification, and development of potential suppliers in accordance with company needs as may be defined by Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Quality or Procurement in line with company values and processes.
- Lead initiatives to consolidate vendors, reduce Arrow’s material cost of sales including direct material cost, logistics cost, and packaging cost, along with making recommendations for improvements to reduce vendor lead times, identify bottlenecks, and improve quality of the product as may be required based on actual performance.
- Lead and refine as necessary the supplier development process which will include a business assessment and paper audit (supplier survey, ISO certification, capabilities, pricing) of potential and current suppliers along with coordinating and participating in the global vendor audit program which includes quarterly formal onsite audits of key vendors using experienced personnel across the organization. The audits focus on vendor safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and capabilities. Issues are identified and corrective actions are followed up on to ensure improvement and compliance with expectations and standards.
- Establishes effective communication with suppliers, to ensure they understand Arrow’s safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
- Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in Quality and Environmental programs (ie.ISO9001, ISO14001)
- Works directly with suppliers in conjunction with other Arrow departments where Quality, Delivery or Cost performance, or business risk demands robust improvement plans or corrective action.
- Identify potential risks in suppliers and broader global markets and develop, recommend, and implement plans to mitigate risks.
- Assure supplier understanding of program launch, PPAP procedures and requirements as part of development and qualification process
- Influence and track project and product timelines submitted by Suppliers and ensure timing of major milestones are in line with Arrow needs in capacity expansion, quality issue recovery plans, cost reduction efforts or risk mitigation actions.
- Support initiatives related to outsourcing projects from internal operations to supplier partners including supplier selection, cost, delivery and quality expectations and project launch.
- Functions as a liaison between suppliers and internal functions/plants (Engineering, Quality, Operations) to clarify requirements, facilitate communication and drive accountability related to improvement initiatives.
- Gather, interpret relevant data, and create effective presentations related to key strategic sourcing initiatives and the supplier development process.
- Working with suppliers to address the issues identified in supplier scorecard/customer rejections and work on the improvement plan with suppliers.
- Reviewing PPAP documents of suppliers and authorising suppliers to ship parts to Arrow facility if documentation requirements are met.
- Audit the suppliers as per need for verification of corrective measures submitted by suppliers.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and / or Supply Chain SCMP designation preferred.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
Required Skills & Expertise:
- Work independently, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities in a positive team environment.
- Superb interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Adapts information/style to audience, explains difficult issues clearly, establishes consensus and builds rapport with stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strength in promptly solving moderate to complex problems.
- Capability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated with a “can do attitude.”
- Equipment/ Tools/ Technology Used:
- QMS software.
- Microsoft Outlook, excel, powerpoint, project, Teams
- Visual Manufacturing ERP
Physical Demands:
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, which may involve standing or walking for extended periods, exposure to loud noise, and working in various temperature conditions.
Occasional lifting or moving of materials or equipment up to 25 lbs may be required.
The role involves a mix of office work and travel to supplier locations, which may include manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and production sites.
Occasional travel may be required, depending on the company’s supplier base and location.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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