The Regional Supplier Quality Leader will be responsible for leading the Supplier Quality Initiatives in the region for their assigned locations and commodity focus. In this capacity they will:
- Drive Supplier Performance Monitoring, partner with the sites’ quality teams, leads to drive improvement in supplier performance. Lead periodic supplier quality reviews with the sites and track KPIs. Deploy regional dashboards and escalate chronic underperformance. Support the sites with the new standards and process implementation. Share best practices across the region and with global team.
- Drive Supplier Development identify regional top‑risk suppliers and implement structured improvement programs.
- In partnership with site quality team responsible for managing supplier complaints, driving root cause analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and eliminating repeat issues.
- Ensures consistent supplier performance and compliance, resulting in higher product quality and reliability for customers. Reduce the customer complaints related to the supplier's performance (customer disruption)
- In partnership with procurement support the New Supplier Qualification. Validate supplier certifications and compliance (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, etc.). Accountable for approving Sourcing-MOC’s that are issued within assigned sites and commodity focus
- Lead containment in partnership with the sites quality team and supply chain team, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective actions for regional supplier issues. Drive structured problem-solving. Manage chronic issues through escalation processes and executive reviews.
- Coordinate with the procurement and supply chain team to run supplier risk assessment as per customer requirements ( GMP, IATF, EM)
- Lead / perform Supplier Audits on a regular cadence as identified by the prescribed selection methods; assist with problem resolution and opportunities for optimization.
- Support Site Quality team to ensure consistency in Raw Material and Packaging Material specifications; review discrepancies between Momentive and Supplier specifications at individual sites.
- Lead Quality Initiatives across assignable for training key personnel on the Supplier Complaints Process. Which includes; capturing & entering instances of Supplier Non-conformance, driving investigations and tracking and ensuring closure on complaints.
- Maintain records of supplier audits performed; scheduling and conducting prioritized supplier audits. Communicate results and opportunities.
- Support the organization during Customer and 3rd party Quality and ISO Audits in the area of External Provider Management
The following are required for the role
A bachelor‘s degree in Chemistry/Science, Engineering or related field of study
Previous Supplier Quality experience or the equivalent of 3-5 years Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Process Engineering experience within a manufacturing organization.
Knowledge of the quality management system.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and Root Cause / Corrective Action skills.
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including interaction external to the organization with suppliers
Possess skills and experience in Quality Auditing.
Have an effective communications style that builds strong relationships and impacts outcomes and decisions.
Knowledge of computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Effective interpersonal skills, including good listening ability and the capability to influence others to establish or change precedents.
Excellent English communication skills (both written and verbal)
At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution
About Us:Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Science, Engineering or related field
- 3-5 years Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Process Engineering experience
- Knowledge of the quality management system
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and Root Cause / Corrective Action skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
- Skills and experience in Quality Auditing
- Effective communication style
- Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent English communication skills (both written and verbal)
Momentive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Momentive and has not been reviewed or approved by Momentive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, with multiple weeks of PTO to start and additional paid holidays. Accruals increase with service, reaching higher totals at long tenure.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match paired with an additional employer retirement contribution that scales with service. This combination is positioned as a core element of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity leave at full pay for a defined period and paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement are highlighted. Fertility coverage and access to care resources further bolster family support.
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What We Do
As a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, Momentive creates solutions that improve quality of life for people and enable a more sustainable future. Our products are the result of a tireless pursuit of progress where the sun never sets on our global marketing and R&D efforts, resulting in innovations that help propel our customers’ businesses forward and positively impact all aspects of life – today, tomorrow, and into the future.
