Sourcing & SQA Engineer-Manama. Bahrain-6 months-Rail Manufacturing

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The Sourcing & SQA Engineer will bridge sourcing and quality assurance functions, ensuring suppliers meet Company’s performance standards. The role involves managing supplier relationships, conducting quality audits, and implementing improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct supplier quality audits and implement corrective action plans where needed.
• Develop and maintain quality standards and control plans in coordination with suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet delivery, cost, and quality targets.
• Analyze quality data and report findings to key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality assurance and sourcing.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, and 8D.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards.

Skills Required:

• Supplier Evaluation: Ability to assess and evaluate suppliers using tools and audits to ensure they meet performance standards.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong skills in negotiating pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to achieve optimal cost and quality.
• Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and the ability to collaborate with Supplier Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Expertise in developing strategies to optimize supplier relationships and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze supplier performance data and develop action plans based on findings.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for effective interaction with suppliers, teams, and stakeholders.
• Contract Management: Experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing supplier contracts and agreements.
• Lean Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of lean principles and the ability to apply them to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Cost Optimization: Skills in identifying opportunities for cost savings while maintaining quality and delivery performance.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple supplier relationships and projects simultaneously.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify problems in the supply chain and implement effective solutions.