Supplier Quality Manager 4

Emerson; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in India is seeking a senior supplier development leader to drive capability, capacity, quality, and delivery improvements across the supplier base. You will partner with Product Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Sourcing to align projects with business growth.

The role emphasizes new product introduction, localization, supplier transitions, risk mitigation, and a proactive safety culture, with a focus on analytics, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading supplier development or supply chain optimization in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of supplier quality systems and SPM principles.
• Experience with machined, molded, and purchased components.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capability, capacity, performance, and readiness.
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing/ops/eng/quality projects.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and root cause analysis.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic global environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development strategies to improve capability, capacity, quality, and delivery.
• Partner with Product Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Sourcing teams on supplier development projects.
• Drive implementation of NPI, localization, supplier transitions, and risk mitigation.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to enhance collaboration and performance.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with safety standards across suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance with key metrics and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assess supplier capabilities and close performance gaps with improvement plans.
• Facilitate supplier participation in NPD, reviews, qualification programs, and growth initiatives.
• Analyze demand forecasts and production capacity to ensure supply continuity.
• Promote structured problem solving, Lean, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and CI methodologies.
• Support supplier education and capability-building programs for operational excellence.
• Coordinate First Article Inspection and ensure qualification requirements are met.
• Lead APQP/PPAP alignment and PPAP readiness where applicable.
• Evaluate supplier readiness for current and future business needs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to support continuity and satisfaction.
• Drive supplier consolidation and optimize networks with high performers and new sourcing opportunities.
• Deliver measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

Skills

Supplier development

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean principles

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Willingness to travel

Tools

APQP

PPAP

Job description

Job Description

• Lead supplier development strategies and initiatives that improve supplier capability, capacity, quality, delivery performance, innovation, safety, and cash optimization.
• Partner with Product Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Sourcing teams to execute supplier development projects that align with business objectives and growth priorities.
• Drive successful implementation of new product introduction, localization, supplier transitions, and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to enhance collaboration, responsiveness, and overall supply chain performance.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by promoting compliance with safety standards and best practices across the supplier network.
• Monitor supplier performance using key operational and quality metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assess supplier capabilities and performance gaps, develop improvement plans, and track progress against defined milestones and objectives.
• Facilitate supplier participation in new product development activities, project reviews, qualification programs, and business growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to analyze demand forecasts, evaluate production capacity, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Drive adoption of structured problem-solving, Lean principles, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support supplier education and capability-building programs that enable sustainable operational excellence.
• Coordinate First Article Inspection activities and ensure timely completion of qualification requirements for development and sourcing projects.
• Lead implementation and compliance activities related to Production Part Approval Process requirements where applicable.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing readiness, scalability, and operational effectiveness to support current and future business needs.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans that support business continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Drive supplier consolidation and optimization strategies by strengthening relationships with high-performing suppliers and identifying new sourcing opportunities.
• Deliver measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, productivity, capacity, and supplier responsiveness across the supply base.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead supplier development strategies and initiatives that improve supplier capability, capacity, quality, delivery performance, innovation, safety, and cash optimization.
• Partner with Product Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Sourcing teams to execute supplier development projects that align with business objectives and growth priorities.
• Drive successful implementation of new product introduction, localization, supplier transitions, and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to enhance collaboration, responsiveness, and overall supply chain performance.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by promoting compliance with safety standards and best practices across the supplier network.
• Monitor supplier performance using key operational and quality metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assess supplier capabilities and performance gaps, develop improvement plans, and track progress against defined milestones and objectives.
• Facilitate supplier participation in new product development activities, project reviews, qualification programs, and business growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to analyze demand forecasts, evaluate production capacity, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Drive adoption of structured problem-solving, Lean principles, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support supplier education and capability-building programs that enable sustainable operational excellence.
• Coordinate First Article Inspection activities and ensure timely completion of qualification requirements for development and sourcing projects.
• Lead implementation and compliance activities related to Production Part Approval Process requirements where applicable.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing readiness, scalability, and operational effectiveness to support current and future business needs.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans that support business continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Drive supplier consolidation and optimization strategies by strengthening relationships with high-performing suppliers and identifying new sourcing opportunities.
• Deliver measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, productivity, capacity, and supplier responsiveness across the supply base.

Who You Are:

You build strong partnerships and work collaboratively across functions, suppliers, and regions to achieve shared objectives. You make sound decisions by analyzing information, evaluating risks, and balancing short-term priorities with long-term business goals. You actively seek opportunities to improve processes, challenge conventional approaches, and drive innovative solutions that enhance performance. You develop effective plans, maintain accountability for results, and adapt to changing business needs while helping others succeed through clear communication, influence, and collaboration.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience leading supplier development, supplier performance improvement, or supply chain optimization initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of supplier quality systems, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management principles.
• Experience working with machined, molded, and purchased components or comparable manufacturing categories.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capability, capacity, performance, and operational readiness.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving sourcing, operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, structured problem-solving approaches, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable improvement plans.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic global business environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to supplier and business locations.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting new product introduction, supplier transitions, localization programs, or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, First Article Inspection requirements, and supplier qualification processes.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, or continuous improvement programs within supplier networks.
• Knowledge of supply risk management, supplier development frameworks, and global sourcing strategies.
• Experience working within a multinational manufacturing organization and collaborating with geographically dispersed teams.
• Professional certifications related to quality, operations, supply chain, or continuous improvement are valued.
• Demonstrated success achieving measurable improvements in supplier quality, on‑time delivery, productivity, and cost performance.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

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Our Commitment to Our People

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