At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Supplier Development Manager-SQD in Bangalore we're looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your supplier quality development expertise in a cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and innovative teammates.

You'll play a critical role in driving supplier quality development strategies and ensuring the highest standards of quality performance across our supplier network. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (such as Procurement, Engineering, and Operations), conduct supplier audits, and manage supplier development action plans to enhance their capabilities and performance.

You'll specifically take care of defining and executing supplier development priorities and managing supplier performance evaluations, but also contribute to the continuous improvement of our supplier development tools, methods, and processes.

We'll look to you for:

Deploying the Supplier Quality Development strategy within the commodity
Advising Procurement Commodity teams on strategy definition and execution
Conducting supplier process evaluations, including generic and special process audits
Defining and consolidating the Supplier Development Priority List and associated audit plans
Ensuring consistency and quality in audits conducted by regional teams
Driving and monitoring Supplier Development action plans at domain and regional levels
Providing expertise to support global supplier quality networks and critical issue resolution
Organizing and executing workshops at suppliers premises to enhance their capabilities
Measuring and analyzing the impact of supplier development activities
Promoting and enforcing Supplier Development standards and best practices
Contributing to the continuous improvement of Supplier Development tools, processes, and methodologies

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Degree in Technical and/or Quality Engineering (Master's level or equivalent)
5-10 years of experience in industry in roles such as Quality, Production, or Engineering
Experience in developing suppliers for interior/FRP/painted parts
Proficiency in quality tools (e.g., problem-solving, risk management tools)
NDT Level 2 certification in accordance with ISO9712
Knowledge of special processes (e.g., welding, torquing, painting, gluing, riveting)
Experience managing global suppliers
Understanding of mass production industries (e.g., railway, engineering, automotive)
Familiarity with supplier quality and program management
Proficiency in audit techniques and methodologies
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies
Understanding of IRIS Standard requirements and quality management systems
Leadership with strong communication and influencing skills
Fluent in English
International and multi-cultural mindset
Ability to work in a matrix organization
Autonomous, rigorous, and customer-oriented
Continuous improvement mindset and agile, responsible approach

Things you'll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:

Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Work with new security standards for rail signalling
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our inclusive and dynamic working environment
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Progress towards leadership roles within the supplier quality domain
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.