Senior Supplier Quality Development Specialist

Your task
Active development of suppliers to ensure high quality standards
Building a stable network with the most important key suppliers
Supplier audits based on defined standards
Quality agreements with suppliers
Identification of optimization potential in supplier processes and initiation of corresponding measures
Monitoring supplier performance (KPIs: delivery reliability, delivery time, error rate, corrective measures/NCR)
Measurable increase in supplier quality through targeted corrective measures
Support in problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective actions (PDCA)
Analysis of quality data and creation of reports on supplier performance
Close exchange with internal interfaces and external partners for error prevention

Your profile
Bachelor's degree or a comparable qualification in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Successfully completed auditor training is an advantage
Sound professional experience as a quality specialist in the field of Supplier Quality
Confident handling of data analysis tools, especially Power BI
Strong assertiveness and high solution orientation
Interpersonal affinity and the ability to network effectively
Confident appearance towards external partners and stakeholders
Willingness to travel of 40–50 % for on-site activity at suppliers is required
Fluent in English and German