Supplier Development Manager (Manufacturing, Hybrid)

Job summary

This role focuses on enhancing supplier quality systems within a global manufacturing context, ensuring optimal performance of logistics and processing equipment through strategic quality development and hands-on problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Manufacturing Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality Assurance in a global setting.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001 standards.
• Familiarity with automated equipment, logistics systems, and industrial processing technologies.
• Proficient in conducting supplier audits, root cause analysis, and applying continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder management, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Self-motivated problem solver willing to travel internationally for supplier assessments and quality support.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Benefits

• Develop a scalable Supplier Quality Control System for logistics and processing equipment.
• Perform supplier audits and assessments to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Lead investigations into supplier incidents, conducting root cause analysis and following up on corrective actions.
• Create and implement Supplier Quality standards, handbooks, critical metrics, and performance scorecards.
• Drive quality improvements for automated equipment and software-integrated systems.
• Collaborate with global teams across Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to ensure quality excellence.
• Enhanced paid Family Care Leave.
• Life and disability insurance coverage for all employees.
• Resources and benefits for physical and mental wellbeing.
• Generous colleague discount from day one.
• Bonus scheme based on performance.