Anish Dalal

Procurement Quality Assurance Representative Lead Auditor for Electrical Systems @Candu Energy Inc

Mississauga, ON, CA

Procurement Quality Assurance Representative (PQAR) is responsible for ensuring that all procured materials and services meet the required quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves conducting supplier audits, performing quality surveillance at supplier facilities, reviewing procurement documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related issues. The PQAR plays a critical role in maintaining supplier qualification and supporting the integrity of the supply chain.Key Responsibilities:Supplier Audit Management:Plan, conduct, and document supplier audits in accordance with internal procedures and applicable standards.Develop audit checklists, issue audit reports, and track corrective actions to closure.Prepare and issue Supplier Acceptance Letters and ensure proper filing of all audit documentation.Supplier Surveillance Activities:Perform on-site surveillance at supplier facilities to witness key inspections and verify compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).Review supplier documentation packages to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with quality requirements.Procurement Documentation Review:Review Engineering Requisitions, Bidder’s Lists, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and communicated to suppliers.Ensure alignment of procurement documents with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Liaise with Engineering Representatives (ERs) to resolve technical issues and obtain guidance on quality-related matters.Coordinate with Procurement and QA Management to escalate and resolve significant quality issues on assigned POs.Supplier Qualification Monitoring:Maintain and monitor the qualification status of suppliers with active Purchase Orders.Ensure supplier certifications and qualifications remain valid throughout the lifecycle of the PO.

University of Windsor

Master of Engineering - MEng

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