Build a robust supplier quality ecosystem by assessing and auditing suppliers remotely and on site, covering QMS (ISO 9001), EHS (ISO 14001/45001), lab competence (ISO 17025), and traceability/data integrity, and ensure findings are closed on time., Build risk-based supplier control plans with input from R&D, Product Quality, and Production, defining what to check, how to check, and at which frequency., Design incoming inspection and rapid screening approaches, set sampling plans and acceptance criteria, and establish clear quarantine and disposition workflows., Review incoming lots against the control plan, use dashboards and auto-flagging to spot issues early, and coordinate release or quarantine efficiently., Lead supplier-related nonconformities from triage and containment to root-cause analysis with 5-Why and Ishikawa, facilitate 8D with suppliers, and verify CAPA effectiveness., Partner with suppliers on focused improvements to cut defects, moisture and impurities, and delivery variability, aligned with production needs., Maintain supplier scorecards and risk heatmaps, report meaningful KPIs across quality and delivery performance, and recommend mitigations including dual-sourcing or exit strategies.