Supplier Development

We support a global leading Swiss industrial group in the search and selection of the Supplier Development & Quality Assurance Manager and we are looking for a German
- and English-speaking international supply chain leader who is comfortable working and communicating in a very dynamic and cyclical demand environment.

Tasks

The Supplier Development & Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for executing and driving supplier development and part qualifications across the Group. You will lead the Global Supplier Development team with highly motivated Supplier Development Engineers in Switzerland and Malaysia and act as a technical escalation key leader for technical guidance and expertise to help resolve supplier quality issues.

You will secure a high level of performance in global supplier relationships ranging from domestic to global needs. You will
- lead a dedicated and highly qualified team of Global Supplier Development Engineers
- ensure the development and maintenance of supplier technology capabilities (process and product) in support of current and future supply chain and sourcing strategies
- enhance supplier relationships by supporting the build-up and delivery of corrective actions as well as continuous improvement plans and roadmaps
- determine the risk associated with identified issues and determines disposition promptly to support requirements
- establish performance targets and/or goals in compliance with the Groups business and operations objectives, including vendor quality management dashboard
- deliver robustness throughout the Groups supply chain including sub-tier suppliers

**Requirements**:
We expect
- several years of experience in Supplier Development & Quality management, including supplier assessment, supplier audits, and component qualification using PPAP
- technical university degree (mechanical/electro); knowledge of plastic injection molding & tooling, metal stampings & tooling, metal fabrication, machining, etc.
- experience in audit process as Quality auditor or lead auditor (certification on ISO9001, 14001 /TS16949), strong analytical and investigational skills
- Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementation and management of continuous productivity and cost reduction programs
- Solid German & English language skills

We are very much looking forward to hearing from you.