Supply Network Quality Auditor

For our client we are looking for a Supply Network Quality Auditor. INTRODUCTION If you like external contacts, travel to meet people, to work in x-functional team then this is an opportunity for you. The SNQ auditor department is driving the global supplier base towards premium automotive quality standards. The department is responsible to continuously improve the supplier base by evaluate potential and existing suppliers with a risk-based approach. THESE ARE YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES They are a group of 11 people based in China, India, Mexico, Sweden, Brazil and USA and they evaluate potential and existing suppliers mainly by audits on-site. Main audits performed are SEM (Supplier Evaluation Model) Sustainability audits (CSR), SD&I SEM audits and potentially also other audits from our toolbox. This is a team with openness, high spirit, teamwork, and willingness to share with colleagues. Role description The job as a SNQ auditor is many times challenging and often rewarding. As SNQ auditor you evaluate supplier’s capability, performance and potential in several aspects based on a risk management approach by auditing suppliers. As a consequence of successful risk evaluations, you will contribute that the right suppliers are selected and also improve the current supplier base. Main area of responsibility is to support within your continent but will also support global request upon needs. As an auditor you will coach the supplier together with SQE on making risk mitigation plans. Majority of the time the job consists of evaluate suppliers and identify weaknesses, gaps, and potential risks through application of different tools such as Supplier Evaluation Model (SEM) for AP and SD&I, Sustainability (CSR) audits and potentially Safety Management Audits (SMA). Calibration of existing lead auditors within the SQE organization is also an important task for the SNQ auditor by sharing best practices to secure a fact based and robust output from the audits which will be an input for sourcing decisions. The SNQ auditor will present audit reports and follow up recommendations in identified forum and to stakeholders. As continual improvement activities the SNQ audit team will maintain and develop the different audit tools used. This is a senior position which means we are looking for someone with extensive knowledge that can support and help to develop our suppliers but also the team. WHO ARE YOU? You should have an eye for details but also have a good general understanding of the situation, being able to make risk assessments and focus on the right areas. You must be a good communicator and a multicultural team player, both internally at our client but also towards supplier management team. The job needs frequent travels (up to 3-4 times per month during some periods) Requirements Preferred Bachelor in Engineering, or >5 years of technical experience needed (extensive experience and strong performance can substitute for academic degree). Audit skills and good knowledge of ISO 19011. SA8000 Certification is a plus. Uses structured approach with good analytical skills and logical thinking, strong problem-solving abilities. Strong continuous improvement skills. Experience from various production processes. Sustainability minded. Good English communication skills, both orally and in writing. Strong organizational and time management skills. Preventive mind set with leadership to solve problems and to make decision. Ability to create networks and to lead cross functional activities within multi-cultural teams. Can work with significant independence but is also a team player. Actively support process harmonization and best practice sharing within SNQ organization. PLEASE NOTE! Our client require that an adequate background check has been completed prior to the start of this assignment. Ework offer to conduct the necessary background check for a fee. Reach out to your Ework contact for more information if interested. Please see more information below. REGARDING NECESSARY BACKGROUND CHECKS You, the supplier, must conduct a background check as soon as possible after the candidate has been chosen for the assignment. Please contact Ework ASAP if you want us to perform the check on your behalf, for a fee. As a part of the contract signature, you, the supplier, will also sign a ‘SELF-DECLARATION FORM’ confirming all requested Background Checks are completed. If you/your consultant is selected for the assignment, you are responsible to ensure the background check is completed before signing a contract. Our client reserves the right to request evidence of completion of these checks according to their expectations for the duration of the contingent worker assignment. If any deviations or discrepancies occur, the supplier should inform Ework and the candidate should not be moving forward in the procurement process. Any supplier awarded an assignment with our client needs to, at least, perform checks on: • Identity verification • Right-to-work confirmation • Address verification (covering approximately the last 10 years) • Education verification (highest relevant degree or certification) • Financial fitness (e.g., history of bankruptcy or significant debts) • Corporate directorship review (where applicable) • Criminal record check in accordance with local legislation • Basic open-source / media review (including social media) Please note! We offer continuously. That means that we sometimes remove the assignments before deadline. If you are interested we recommend that you apply immediately. PayExpress: We now offer a fast and smooth payment solution, so you don't have to wait through long payment periods. 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