Specialist Purchasing

Sita; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sita in Bengaluru seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the supplier quality strategy implementation and ensure operational execution within an international team. You will monitor supplier performance, resolve quality issues, and support continuous improvement in line with the Supplier Quality Manager.

Responsibilities include audits, containment, 8D, and collaboration with Procurement and Product Management across sites to ensure NPI readiness and compliant quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or quality engineering.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14000 or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and reevaluation activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance using KPIs and report deviations.
• Prepare and conduct supplier audits and assessments under guidance.
• Manage supplier non-conformances including containment and corrective actions.
• Apply quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, CAPA.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Product Management across international sites.
• Support NPI by coordinating supplier readiness and quality compliance.
• Maintain supplier quality documentation and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Continuous learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

8D

FMEA

SPC

PPAP

CAPA

Job description

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the role is to support the implementation of the supplier quality strategy and ensure operational execution of supplier quality processes within an international team. The role focuses on monitoring supplier performance, resolving quality issues, and supporting continuous improvement activities in alignment with the Supplier Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and periodic reevaluation activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance using defined KPIs and report deviations to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and conduct supplier audits and assessments under the guidance of the Supplier Quality Manager.
• Manage supplier related non-conformances, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Apply and document quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, and CAPA.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Product Management to resolve operational quality issues, including across international sites.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by coordinating supplier readiness activities and ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
• Maintain supplier quality documentation, records, and reporting in line with internal and external standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the global supply base.

Requirements

• Experience: Initial to several years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or quality engineering.
• Knowledge of quality standards and management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, 16949, ISO 14000 etc.).
• Practical experience with common quality tools and structured problem-solving methods.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Structured and analytical working style.
• Problem-solving orientation.
• Attention to detail.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages (e.g., German, Spanish) are an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.