Alkegen

• Conduct supplier audits to verify compliance to Alkegen quality & ESG requirements as well as ISO-9001, IATF-16949, VDA, MMOG and customer specific requirements, as applicable • Work with Alkegen sites to reduce supplier risk through the supplier approval process, risk analysis matrix and supplier scorecard process • Maintain and report on supplier metrics • Provide maintenance and support to the Alkegen supplier portal • Collaborate with R&D/Product Development teams playing an active role in new supplier selection, qualification, development and approval • Along with Category Managers, support sourcing strategies where beneficial and work with Alkegen sites to qualify Supplier’s/materials/ services through delivery of Supplier PPAP • Investigate and work alongside suppliers and Alkegen technical resources to determine root cause for supplier quality issues and confirm corrective actions • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve supplier quality & ESG objectives/metrics and improved product/process quality • Facilitate successful PPAP submissions through development of supplier process flows, APQP, and other program specific required documents • Contribute ideas toward and support procurement cost savings efforts