Supplier Quality Specialist (SAP/SAP R/3)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supplier Quality Specialist

Description

As a Supplier Quality Specialist, you will plan and conduct supplier meetings and audits to evaluate, approve, develop, and manage suppliers’ quality performance. You negotiate quality assurance agreements, manage supplier portal assessments and releases, and develop strategic quality requirements for supplier development initiatives. You also coordinate supplier risk classification, track corrective actions, and support approvals of first samples and manufacturing/inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct supplier meetings and quality audits
• Negotiate and align supplier quality assurance agreements and complex QS requirements
• Manage the supplier portal including supplier assessment and independent release
• Build and develop strategic supplier quality requirements; identify optimization needs
• Lead, consolidate, and take responsibility for supplier development activities/projects (including internal/external escalation)
• Define and follow required quality measures during component transfers to other suppliers
• Prepare and perform supplier risk classification based on QM assessment criteria
• Coordinate strategic quality collaboration with partner stakeholders
• Prepare KPIs and support management process development
• Track, verify, and confirm supplier corrective actions; approve delivered items
• Release first samples and approve supplier manufacturing and inspection processes
• Provide technical training and instruction to employees and suppliers

Requirements

• Technical degree or equivalent qualification with substantial relevant experience
• Completed additional training as QM Auditor
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques and QM management tools (FMEA, Ishikawa, 8D, Kaizen)
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Knowledge of CAQ system Babtec and SAP R/3 is advantageous
• Strong moderation/facilitation ability and high travel readiness
• Structured, independent, and proactive working style
• Strong communication, teamwork, and empathy
• Ability to handle conflict/criticism; negotiation and enforcement strength
• Strong methods/moderation skills; resilience and stress tolerance
• Fluent English

Benefits

Attractive compensation aligned with the IG-Metall collective agreement, 30 days of vacation, Christmas and vacation bonuses, Kita subsidy, development opportunities, employee parking, bike leasing, fitness and health offers, company pension scheme, cafeteria, flexible flex-time rules, subsidy for the Germany ticket, company doctor, and Corporate Benefits.