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WELCOME TO SITA At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry. You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow. Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA. PURPOSE Supplier Quality Lead is responsible for ensuring that all suppliers meet the company’s quality, compliance, and performance standards. This role oversees supplier quality strategies, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and manages the resolution of supplier-related quality issues. The position is reporting to the head of Manufacturing Procurement and works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance teams to maintain a robust and reliable supply base.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and implement the supplier quality management strategy to support organizational goals and product quality requirements
Lead and manage supplier qualifications, onboarding, and periodic re-evaluation processes
Establish and maintain supplier quality metrics, performance dashboards, and regular business reviews
Conduct supplier audits with respect to relevant industry standards (process, system, and product audits) to ensure compliance with internal standards, industry regulations, and customer requirements
Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root cause analyses, and process improvement initiatives with suppliers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier-related non-conformances and ensure timely containment and corrective measures
Support new product introductions (NPI) by evaluating supplier readiness, capability, and process stability
Develop and enforce quality agreements, specifications, and technical documentation with suppliers
Monitor regulatory and industry trends
ensure suppliers align with relevant standards
Build, hire, mentor, and lead a global team of supplier quality engineers and specialists
Identify risks within the supply chain and implement mitigation plans
Foster long-term partnerships with suppliers while maintaining high quality and reliability expectations
Requirements:
5-8 years of experience in supplier quality management, manufacturing quality, or related engineering fields
Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC)
Hands-on auditing experience and certification (e.g., ISO Lead Auditor) is an advantage
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage supplier relationships
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a global environment
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Leadership and team development
Strategic thinking and decision-making
Supplier relationship management
Technical and analytical competence
Continuous improvement mindset
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
master's degree preferred
What we offer:
Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)
Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans
Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world
Employee Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year
Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs
Professional Development: access to LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, Airport Council International, Pluralsight, Harvard Business Publishing, Stanford and many others