About the Role :
We are seeking an experienced Supplier Operations Specialist to support supplier qualification, ramp-up, and performance monitoring for data center hardware manufacturing.
In this role, you will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness, quality, and operational excellence across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities :
- Support multi-source supplier qualification, ramp-up, and transition activities.
- Assess supplier production maturity, readiness, and scalability.
- Conduct on-site supplier visits for onboarding, audits, and performance reviews.
- Partner with engineering, quality, and program management teams to resolve production and operational issues.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive corrective actions when required.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supplier processes and strengthen partnerships.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, operational guidelines, and company requirements.
Qualifications & Experience :
5-8 years of experience in supplier operations, supplier management, or manufacturing engineering.Strong knowledge of supplier audits, quality systems, and production readiness.Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).Experience in SCM tools and modules such as Kinaxis, E2open, SAP, iValua.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.Willingness to travel internationally, up to 25%(ref : iimjobs.com)