Supplier Performance Manager

Location: Cairo, Egypt

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Thales has built a presence in Egypt for over 40 years and has today over 100 employees. Thales in Egypt is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE.Together We delivered fare collection and control and communication systems for the first metro line in Africa, Metro Line 1 in Cairo. Since then we have continued to bring growth and security and safety to the country by upgrading these transportation systems as well as providing solutions for customers in air traffic management, air defence and Navy.

Description:

• Seeking qualified and experienced resource to perform independently quality control of Machined parts, Cable assemblies, Mechanical structures in addition to Supplier performance Management.
• This position won’t be leading a team.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Performance Manager responsibilities:

• Perform Hands on quality control & final verification.
• Document results systematically & Share data with internal stakeholders.
• Participate to Identify and resolve quality problems in a timely manner.
• Engage with NPI team during transition phase to understand the quality requirement of each, Contribute to risk analysis.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects as part of team.

Category Buyer responsibilities:

• Category Buyer supports several procurement categories for the Middle East & Africa region.
• He/she works in close relation with the Project Procurement organizations and the relevant stakeholders.
• He/She is accountable for end-to-end performance of the acquisition process, via the management of the RFI &/or RFP's including supplier selection exercises and the deployment, implementation and monitoring of agreed category strategies. 

Desired Skills:

• Possess working knowledge & hands on experience (2 to 5 years of experience) of Mechanical Processes: (Machining, Surface Treatment, Painting, Cabinets and Cable assemblies).
• Knowledge / worked in AS9100 Quality Management Systems environment including SPC, control limits and in-line manufacturing process control.
• Independent & proficient in MS office.
• Experience in risk analysis (added advantage).

Preferred educational qualification.

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical engineering

Qualification And Personal Attributes:

• Eagerness and desire to learn and grasp a wide array of quality improvement activities.

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