Global Audit Manager - Supplier Quality Management

Dear Aspirant!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for: Supplier Quality Engineer(Global Audit - Supplier Quality Management)

You’ll make an impact by:

·Plan, prepare, and conduct remote supplier audits in accordance with defined quality and audit standards (e.g. VDA 6.3, ISO norms) and record evidence.

·Ensure that all required supplier documentation (Quality, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), Cybersecurity, Social Responsibility compliance, process documentation is fully completed, reviewed, and compliant prior to audit approval.

·Perform and evaluate remote factory tours, including: Manufacturing and Process Flows

·EHS compliance

·5S implementation and workplace organization

·Assess supplier maturity, risks, and compliance against defined criteria and document audit results in a structured and traceable manner.

·Decide on audit readiness and release suppliers only after all defined criteria are fulfilled.

·After successful completion of the remote audit, transfer the complete and approved audit package to the responsible local unit.

·Coordinate with local Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Quality teams to enable and support on-site audits conducted by local audit teams.

·Contribute to continuous improvement of remote audit methodologies, checklists, and standards.

·Ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance across all supplier audit activities.

·Schedule and Perform supplier re-audit when requested by Procurement / Location SQM.

Use your skills to move the world forward!

• Master’s degree in a technical field (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent from reputed industries.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on professional experience in Supplier Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Audits, or Manufacturing environments.

·Proven experience in conducting supplier audits, preferably including remote audits

·Solid knowledge of international management system standards: ISO 9001 - Quality Management, ISO 14001 - Environmental Management, ISO 45001 - Occupational Health & Safety, ISO 27001 - Information Security

·Strong understanding of: Supplier qualification and development processes: Manufacturing and industrial processes, EHS requirements and risk assessment, 5S and lean principles

• High analytical skills and ability to evaluate supplier maturity and risks remotely.

·Excellent documentation and reporting skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.

·Knowledge of Social Audit will be an advantage.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

This role is based in Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

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