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We provide extensive high-quality and cost-efficient Finance & Procurement services from purchasing to the processing of outgoing payments, Cash allocation, Fixed Assets accounting, Accounts reconciliation and Closing & Reporting. We work with a strongly integrated system and a highly automated processing environment and digital workforce.

Our customers receive innovative, easy-to-use services. We deliver maximum value to the business by driving process optimization and digitalization using our ambitious approach, and we support our customers current and future business requirements with the help of our high level of process and automation competency.

Position Overview

As SQM Global Sourcing Manager, you are responsible for qualifying and assessing suppliers through structured remote audits as part of the supplier approval and development process. You ensure that all quality, EHS, and process requirements are met. Based on your audit and assessment, you will release the supplier for subsequent on-site audits to be performed by requesting / nominated SQM organisation. For the prospective suppliers, who qualify subject to completion of additional tasks, you will review the completion of action items and trigger decision of selection / rejection.

To perform this role, you will used designated tools and laid down processes and closely interact with internal functions like Procurement, Quality Management etc.

This role acts as a gatekeeper function, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and transparent supplier assessments across the supply chain

You'll make a difference by:

Plan, prepare, and conduct remote supplier audits in accordance with defined quality and audit standards (e.g. VDA 6.3, ISO norms) and record evidence.

Ensure that all required supplier documentation (Quality, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), Cybersecurity, Social Responsibility compliance , process documentation is fully completed, reviewed, and compliant prior to audit approval.

Perform and evaluate remote factory tours, including:

Manufacturing and Process Flows
EHS compliance
5S implementation and workplace organization
Assess supplier maturity, risks, and compliance against defined criteria and document audit results in a structured and traceable manner.
Decide on audit readiness and release suppliers only after all defined criteria are fulfilled.
After successful completion of the remote audit, transfer the complete and approved audit package to the responsible local unit.
Coordinate with local Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Quality teams to enable and support on-site audits conducted by local audit teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement of remote audit methodologies, checklists, and standards.
Ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance across all supplier audit activities.
Schedule and Perform supplier re-audit when requested by Procurement / Location SQM.

Your success is grounded in:

Master's degree in a technical field (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent from reputed industries
Certified Auditor VDA 6.3
Minimum 5 years of hands-on professional experience in Supplier Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Audits, or Manufacturing environments.
Proven experience in conducting supplier audits, preferably including remote audits

Required Knowledge & Skills

Solid knowledge of international management system standards:

ISO 9001 – Quality Management
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 27001 – Information Security

Strong understanding of:

Supplier qualification and development processes
Manufacturing and industrial processes
EHS requirements and risk assessment
5S and lean principles
High analytical skills and ability to evaluate supplier maturity and risks remotely.
Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.
Knowledge of Social Audit will be an advantage

Personal Attributes

High level of integrity, independence, and attention to detail
Structured, disciplined, and risk-aware working style
Ability to challenge suppliers constructively and professionally
Comfortable working in virtual and cross-functional teams

Join us and be yourself!

This role is based in Chennai where you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.

We're Siemens. A collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and We encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.

Deputy Manager - Finance & Procurement Services (Supplier Quality Management _SQM)