Senior Executive, Vendor Collaboration, Vendor Performance & Governance

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Job Responsibilities

Manage supplier collaboration and engagement with government agencies and strategic partners.
Coordinate supplier development, capability improvement, localization, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Manage supplier registration, pre-qualification, onboarding, and supplier master data in SAP.
Monitor supplier performance, KPIs, scorecards, watchlist/blacklist status, and improvement action plans.
Coordinate supplier assessments, development programmes, and improvement activities, including GEMBA visits.
Organise supplier engagement programmes such as Vendor Conference, Technology Day, workshops, and recognition events.
Support new model launches, localization projects, supplier ecosystem development, and other strategic procurement initiatives.
Work closely with Procurement, SQE, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, IT, and Corporate Strategy on cross-functional projects.
Prepare supplier performance reports, dashboards, presentations, and management updates.

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Vendor Management, Procurement, or a related area.
Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is preferred.
Strong knowledge of supplier management, supplier performance, technical sourcing, and vendor development.
Experience with SAP/SAP S/4HANA and supplier master data management is an added advantage.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Able to manage multiple supplier programmes and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.