• Strategically sourced and developed a robust and reputable supplier base, both domestically and internationally, ensuring reliable and high-quality sourcing.• Conducted comprehensive evaluations of potential new vendors, considering price, quality, service, reliability, and production capabilities.• Strategically employed Zero-Based Costing (ZBC) analyses to drive cost efficiencies, coupled with adept negotiation techniques to establish mutually beneficial partnerships with suppliers• Assessed the risk associated with new and existing supplier capabilities to ensure alignment with product requirements, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.• Led and facilitated Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA&VE) initiatives to drive continuous improvement and cost savings.• Collaborated closely with Engineering/R&D teams to define and communicate supply requirements for new parts and materials, ensuring seamless integration into product development processes.• Identified, developed, and validated measurement methodology, quality information, and test equipment to support quality assurance and process improvement efforts.• Managed supplier performance metrics, established performance standards, and provided regular supplier feedback to drive accountability and performance improvement.• Ensured adherence to corporate and regulatory compliance requirements, implementing necessary controls and processes to mitigate risks effectively.

• Strategically sourced and developed a strong and reputable supplier base for casting and forging commodity parts• Conducted supplier assessments and evaluated new suppliers in the manufacturing process, quality management system, special processes, and other requirements to meet organization requirements for strategic sourcing and development.• Participated in weekly and monthly SOCO meetings to review and select the best supplier for product offers based on QCD and feasibility status.• Ensured all requirements were met by suppliers for the most challenging new/ECO parts and executed PPAP, and APQP, including elements of supplier engagements and a zero-defect mindset.• Conducted joint inspections and development stage process audits at supplier sites to ensure first-time-right and zero-defect policy during serial life production.• Conducted periodic supplier audits and evaluations to verify suppliers' processes were documented and in control.• Took responsibility for assigned supplier corrective actions, including containment action, identification of assignable root cause through the FICS approach, solution development, permanent actions, and overall effectiveness of the problem-solving approach - QRQC.• Ensured product safety and regulatory specifications through the implementation of control procedures, protocols, inspection methods, and training.• Took responsibility for continual improvement activities and all aspects of supplier quality management, helped develop strategy and collaborative supplier partnerships, and identified suppliers' innovation capabilities.• Developed and implemented global measurement methodologies and procedures that produced precise measurement results by using GME techniques.• Conducted periodic training to improve the performance of suppliers