Supplier Quality & Assurance Specialist

De Beers Group
Shanghai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Deal-making","Critical thinking","Cross-functional collaboration","Risk mitigation"]

Conduct supplier factory safety, quality review, and control assessments to support supplier identification and ongoing quality assurance. Perform on-site evaluations of QC/QA processes, production capabilities, and compliance with technical specifications and agreed standards. Execute QA/QC inspections, track defect rates, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. Identify and mitigate compliance and reputational risks (ethics, labor practices, environmental impact) while maintaining audit documentation and collaborating cross-functionally.

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De Beers Group
De Beers Group
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Supplier Quality & Assurance Specialist

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Job Summary

Conduct supplier factory safety, quality review, and control assessments to support supplier identification and ongoing quality assurance. Perform on-site evaluations of QC/QA processes, production capabilities, and compliance with technical specifications and agreed standards. Execute QA/QC inspections, track defect rates, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. Identify and mitigate compliance and reputational risks (ethics, labor practices, environmental impact) while maintaining audit documentation and collaborating cross-functionally.
Location: Shanghai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Ensure suppliers meet AA safety standards and regulatory requirements through audits and health, safety, and environmental assessments.
  • •Perform on-site supplier factory evaluations focused on QC/QA processes, production capabilities, and adherence to agreed standards.
  • •Validate supplier outputs against technical specifications and industry standards; review and approve supplier documentation and compliance evidence.
  • •Execute QA/QC activities as required, including inspection of materials and goods; monitor defect rates and corrective actions for continuous improvement.
  • •Identify and mitigate compliance and reputational risks, coordinate corrective actions, maintain audit/inspection records, and escalate critical quality or compliance failures.

Key Requirements

  • •Undergraduate degree at bachelor level or equivalent in Business Administration, Management, or Engineering.
  • •Proven track record of extensive practical experience in a relevant field.
  • •Desirable: postgraduate qualification (Honours/Masters) in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in a similar-complexity role.
  • •Good technical knowledge across the supply chain value chain, including safety and sustainability as it relates to supply chain and inclusive procurement.
  • •Advanced knowledge of Chinese and other low-cost sourcing markets plus intermediate category management, sourcing/contracting, and supplier relationship/performance management skills.
Experience:Supply chainSupplier qualitySourcing
Education:Bachelor's in Business Administration, Management or Engineering
Skills:NegotiationDeal-makingCritical thinkingCross-functional collaborationRisk mitigation

Company Brief

De Beers Group
Global diamond company specialising in diamond exploration, mining, trading and retail, operating across mining, polishing and luxury jewellery brands including De Beers London, Forevermark and Element Six.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1888
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