Supplier Quality Manager : Parts

Man Automotive South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in South Africa is seeking a Quality Management Specialist to ensure supplier compliance with high standards. You will manage audits, implement corrective measures, and lead quality initiatives. The ideal candidate has a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in the automotive or heavy engineering sectors. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage supplier performance effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the commercial vehicle or heavy engineering industry.
• Flexible, active, and forward-thinking individual.
• Ability to act respectfully and lead decisively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier parts meet high MAN quality standards.
• Manage supplier audits and related actions.
• Resolve supplier induced field problems.
• Lead Quality Performance Reviews with TOP suppliers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem Solving Skills

Project Management Skills

Time Management Skills

Proactive and detail-oriented

Assertive decision-making

Education

Grade 12 Matric Certificate

Relevant Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Ensure the quality level of supplier parts in accordance with high MAN standards.
• Order supplier audits with the audit team and manage actions resulting from audits.
• Performing the RGA processes for Critical Purchased Parts in Projects.
• Manage supplier escalations in case of bad quality KPI performance of a supplier.
• Implement measures with poor performing suppliers to establish a normal situation.
• Support plant quality with corrective action to be taken by suppliers in complaint management.
• Initiate and manage quality initiatives to optimise processes at suppliers.
• Record, analyse and distribute quality related statistical information.
• Ensure supplier quality performance criteria are met and monitor supplier performance.
• Manage & perform the Q-Rating for MSC & TSC to support purchasing with nomination of suppliers.
• Manage supplier regress process and debit process in collaboration with the finance department.
• Support engineering with quality requirements whilst designing new parts.
• Manage and negotiate yearly Quality target agreements with General Management at the suppliers.
• Perform company-internal process audits.
• Support customer audits.
• Solve supplier induced field problems.
• Lead Quality Performance Reviews with TOP suppliers.

Closing Date : 11 November

• Qualifications : Grade : 12 Matric CertificateRelevant Bachelor's DegreeSkills : Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.Problem Solving Skills.Pro-active, highly motivated and pay attention to detail.Project Management Skills.Time Management Skills.Flexible, active and forward thinking.Always act respectfully towards other people.Assertive and possess decision making skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Products Reliable, performance oriented and self-motivated.Experience : Experience in commercial vehicle / metal equipment / agri- & construction / heavy engineering industry - 5 years.