Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for leading supplier quality strategy, supplier development, supplier quality performance evaluations, customer quality experience, and continuous improvement initiatives across Southwire's Wire & Cable vendor portfolio. Oversees NPI and MOL product quality qualification requirements, supplier audits, quality metrics, Enterprise ISO 9001 compliance, SAP-based quality management, and structured problem-solving efforts to improve supplier performance, reduce quality costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support application and optimization of Supplier Quality Manufacturing Systems (e.g., IntellaQuest, SAP QM) for quality planning, supplier management, and corrective action resolution processes.
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance for supplier related requirements and alignment to corporate policies.
• Identify potential gaps and improvement areas for supplier management, develop and deploy procedural controls through cross-functional teams.
• Lead supplier process, product audits, including supplier qualification and post corrective action (SCAR) resolution.
• Ensure standardization of supplier management activities across the Wire & Cable product line.
• Drive vendor root cause analysis using tools such as, CAPA, 8D and 5-Why problem-solving methodologies.
• Serve as corporate supplier liaison for manufacturing quality concerns and audit responses, attend manufacturing site visits as needed.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing to evaluate supplier quality performance, technical capabilities, operational excellence, and supplier risk as part of supplier selection and award decisions.
• Incorporate supplier quality metrics into the centralized supplier scorecard to support performance management.
• Participate in supplier business reviews and provide quality performance analysis along with recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Education & Experience:

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's degree Specialized degree: Engineering or related field Licenses/Certificates: ISO9001 certified auditor or equivalent. Certifications such as ASQ CSQP, CQE, CQM, Six Sigma are a plus. Years of Experience: 8-11 years Field of Expertise: Quality or Vendor Management in a manufacturing environment.

Spans of Control:

Does this role manage Southwire team members: No Travel Domestic - up to 25%

Competencies:

Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Collaborates Customer Focus Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns Skills Analytical Skills Influencing Skills Internal Auditing Investigation JIRA Process Improvement Quality Control Regulatory Compliance Safety Assurance Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Benefits We Offer: 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked) Flexible Work Schedules Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.