We are seeking an experienced Procurement Engineering and Supplier Transition professional to lead supplier transition programs and ensure smooth operational continuity. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, program management expertise, and hands‑on experience managing supplier qualification, cutover, and supply chain integration activities across global operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end supplier transition programs, managing transitions from Supplier A to Supplier B, including hand‑offs to production buyers.
- Develop and execute detailed transition plans, including timelines, inventory build, cutover strategy, and run‑out planning.
- Coordinate ERP system updates and ensure supplier master data accuracy for transactional readiness.
- Ensure continuity of supply through PO coverage, delivery adherence, and proactive issue resolution.
- Maintain and manage program risk and issue logs, driving mitigation and escalation as required.
- Act as a primary interface between suppliers and customer plant teams, including sourcing, quality, and inspection.
- Oversee PPAP planning and execution in compliance with Customer Quality Procedures (CQP).
- Manage First Article Inspection (FAI) processes at supplier facilities or remotely.
- Drive Supplier Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) and Product Deviation Notices (PDN) to timely closure.
- Support Supplier Process Audits, document findings, and implement recommendations.
- Apply engineering knowledge in GD&T, materials, and drawing interpretation to support inspection plans.
- Support ECN (Engineering Change Notice) management and new product development (NPD) projects.
- Monitor and report supplier quality KPIs, expedite unresolved issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and qualify alternate suppliers to mitigate risk and ensure supply continuity.
- Collaborate effectively with global cross‑functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Plastics, Manufacturing, Industrial) or related discipline.
- Strong hands‑on experience in supplier transition and qualification programs.
- Proven program management skills including scheduling, milestone tracking, and risk management.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and supplier master data management.
- Experience in inventory build, cutover, and run‑out planning.
- Familiarity with procurement engineering, production buying operations, and supplier contract terms.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience in large‑scale data handling and KPI dashboards.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, CAPA, PDN, and ECN processes.
- Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawing interpretation, materials, ASTM and equivalent Asian standards.
- Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, plastics, rubber, electrical, and electro‑mechanical components.
- Experience in regulated manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or life sciences industries.
- Excellent stakeholder communication, escalation management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.