About UsAmeren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.Our benefits include:
Medical coverage on date of hire
100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
About Ameren Services (B&CS)Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.Manager, Supplier Quality (ZA0728)About The PositionThe Manager of Supplier Quality oversees the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Supplier Relationship Management functions. The Manager provides leadership support to ensure that the materials and services procured by Supply Chain (SC) meet Ameren standards and expectations, quality control process and procedures are maintained and updated, and that the supplier relationship process is implemented correctly. They also review documentation of supplier quality and quality control issues and share the information with Business Segments. Provide SLPOC and CPOC Ameren Project Quality Plan development review and oversight. The Manager ensures that QA/QC efforts support the translation of Ameren objectives into relevant metrics by fostering collaborative relationships within the SC network and across suppliers and the Business Segment.Key responsibilities include:General Responsibilities● Enable and foster professional development of resources● Manage the staffing, training, evaluation, and continuous improvement of COE professionals● Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with Ameren policies and procedures● Identify, develop, and implement supply chain initiatives and improvements for respective areas● Serve as Supplier Quality representative and liaison for Supply Chain and Business Unit stakeholders / groups● Serve as escalation point for day-to-day questions and issuesCOE Responsibilities● Define strategic direction of Supplier Quality group by designing QA/QC framework to ensure materials and services are being procured have appropriate quality requirements and standards● Develop and communicate standard QA/QC metrics, reports, and dashboards● Ensure application of quality standards to audit and QA/QC processes where required● Develop the strategic direction, goals, and focus areas of Supplier Performance / Relationship Management process● Coordinate with Category Managers to conduct supplier segmentation analysis to identify strategic suppliers● Oversee consistent application of SRM tools and techniques to drive improvements in supplier performance, including responses to supplier quality audit findings● Communicate quality assurance findings and supplier improvement plans to suppliers and Business Segments● Establish reporting formats and frequencies to keep SC and Business Segments informed of supplier performance status and risks and key performance metrics● Develop and lead the implementation of supplier continuous improvement plans with collaboration from SC management and Business Segments as appropriate● Review Ameren SLPOC and CPOC Project and critical supplier quality plans, participate in project gate reviews, and support project construction with supplier quality surveillances● Raise Ameren asset life cycle quality awareness through new initiatives and the sharing of best practices across the Ameren organization.QualificationsAccredited BS degree required in Engineering. MBA or other related graduate degree preferred. Seven or more years of directly relevant work experience (e.g., quality management systems, supplier relationship management (SRM), quality assurance/quality control, project management, supplier risk management, etc.), including three or more years of supervisory experience or team/high-level project leadership required. Supplier quality management experience required, preferably within the utility sector. Successful completion of ASQ Auditor certification and ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training preferred.In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Lean, Six Sigma, ASQ or similar process improvement certification preferred. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred. Proficient with the MS Office suite and Oracle.Additional InformationAmeren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:Wednesday September 11, 2024All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.