Supplier Development Manager

At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Supplier Development Manager-SQD in Bangalore were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your supplier quality development expertise in a cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside dedicated collaborative and innovative teammates.

Youll play a critical role in driving supplier quality development strategies and ensuring the highest standards of quality performance across our supplier network. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (such as Procurement Engineering and Operations) conduct supplier audits and manage supplier development action plans to enhance their capabilities and performance.

Youll specifically take care of defining and executing supplier development priorities and managing supplier performance evaluations but also contribute to the continuous improvement of our supplier development tools methods and processes.

Well look to you for:

• Deploying the Supplier Quality Development strategy within the commodity

• Advising Procurement Commodity teams on strategy definition and execution

• Conducting supplier process evaluations including generic and special process audits

• Defining and consolidating the Supplier Development Priority List and associated audit plans

• Ensuring consistency and quality in audits conducted by regional teams

• Driving and monitoring Supplier Development action plans at domain and regional levels

• Providing expertise to support global supplier quality networks and critical issue resolution

• Organizing and executing workshops at suppliers premises to enhance their capabilities

• Measuring and analyzing the impact of supplier development activities

• Promoting and enforcing Supplier Development standards and best practices

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Supplier Development tools processes and methodologies

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Technical and/or Quality Engineering (Masters level or equivalent)

• 510 years of experience in industry in roles such as Quality Production or Engineering

• Experience in developing suppliers for interior/FRP/painted parts

• Proficiency in quality tools (e.g. problem-solving risk management tools)

• NDT Level 2 certification in accordance with ISO9712

• Knowledge of special processes (e.g. welding torquing painting gluing riveting)

• Experience managing global suppliers

• Understanding of mass production industries (e.g. railway engineering automotive)

• Familiarity with supplier quality and program management

• Proficiency in audit techniques and methodologies

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies

• Understanding of IRIS Standard requirements and quality management systems

• Leadership with strong communication and influencing skills

• Fluent in English

• International and multi-cultural mindset

• Ability to work in a matrix organization

• Autonomous rigorous and customer-oriented

• Continuous improvement mindset and agile responsible approach

Things youll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:

• Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and dynamic working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning

• Progress towards leadership roles within the supplier quality domain

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical pension)

You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.