Supplier Quality Manager: Parts (Modderfontein) needed at MAN Automotive Ltd

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.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate
• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree

Skills:

• 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.

Closing Date: 11 November 2025