Senior Vendor Management Specialist

• Manage all aspects of PQQ, AVL and the entire supplier assessment process
• Verify and track supplier’s accreditation, certifications, licenses (validity, applicability, appropriateness)
• Preparation, lead, and coordination of external audits from PSCM Department (procedures and processes in line with ISO, API, and other standards.
• Take the quality lead role in working with suppliers on existing process improvements to develop supplier’s processes, process validations and ensure the necessary process controls and documentation
• Partner with Procurement team and other stakeholders on the development and approval of quality assurance agreements with suppliers
• Lead in audit preparation to enable an Audit team to perform supplier audits. Conduct supplier quality system audits and follow up activities
• Ensure Quality at the Source for selected Key Suppliers. Performing ad-hoc reporting on selected KPIs
• Managing high risk (critical) suppliers’ performance and accounts, as needed
• Perform Root Cause Analysis of non-conformances and lead implementation of corrective & preventive actions (CAPA). Manage main investigations (deviations and complaints) in partnership with technical team, Buyer, end user and suppliers to identify and follow root causes and CAPA’s, impact assessment
• Perform supplier performance measurement activities to improve compliance & promote continuous improvements
• Escalate suppliers/quality issues to Buyers and other stakeholders through appropriated escalation processes
• Perform and/or support supplier quality system audits on request and assess supplier capability to meet product requirement specifications
• Provide reports, data analysis and ensure flow of communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers including following up on and resolving issues that arise
• Conduct trend analysis on key performance metrics related to supplier’s nonconformities (NCR) as results of audits, complaints and receiving inspections
• Lead Continuous Improvement of suppliers

• Develop visibility tools to monitor performance of high-risk supplier networks
• Have solid experience in the application of Quality-methods and statistics
• Plan, conduct and report external supplier / contractor audits and assessments in line with audit procedures
• Ensure audit files are set up and maintained for all audits and assessments performed
• Ensure corrective action activities associated with all audit observations are agreed and completed in a timely manner
• Familiar with API requirements and standards

Licensing or Certifications:

• Desired Diplomas and / or certifications: API, ASQ, PMI, CQE, LEAN, CQI (any of above) or similar
• Relevant degree as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing, Business, Industrial, Legal (any of above)