Supplier Quality Chief – Automotive

About the role

Orhan Holding is seeking a Supplier Quality Chief to lead supplier quality and incoming inspection activities for its automotive business unit, Teknik Malzeme, based in Bursa, Turkey. The role is pivotal in ensuring that supplier‑related quality risks do not affect production or customers, and in driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Supplier Quality team, overseeing daily tasks, priorities and performance.
• Manage Incoming Inspection to guarantee that all incoming materials meet quality and production requirements.
• Monitor supplier quality KPIs, coordinate APQP/PPAP processes and ensure supplier readiness for new projects and serial production.
• Handle supplier non‑conformities, including containment, root‑cause analysis, 8D reports and permanent corrective actions.
• Plan and conduct supplier process and quality audits, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Engineering and other Quality functions to resolve supplier issues and drive improvement actions.
• Lead supplier development and escalation activities for critical or recurring quality problems.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality or SQA within the automotive industry.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Proven ability to manage priorities, lead teams and make data‑driven decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• APQP
• PPAP
• 8D problem‑solving methodology
• Supplier quality tools and audits
• Data‑driven analysis and continuous‑improvement mindset