Supplier Product Quality Manager (f/m/div.)
As a Supplier Product Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of purchased components throughout the procurement and product lifecycle.
- Ensure the quality of purchased parts within the procurement process, guaranteeing compliance with defined quality requirements
- Secure product quality from initial sampling through to series production
- Approve components within sampling processes (e.g., PPAP)
- Manage and follow up on supplier complaints (e.g., using 8D methodology)
- Initiate and track improvement measures to sustainably enhance supplier and process quality
- Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Logistics to ensure supplier product quality
- Support quality assurance activities for new components and product launches
- Monitor quality KPIs (e.g., PPM, complaint rates) and derive targeted actions
- Drive continuous improvement (CIP) across the supply chain
- Support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and ensure quality throughout the entire product lifecycle
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Experience
- Several years of experience in Quality Management, ideally in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Complaint Management
- Solid understanding of relevant quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001)
Know-how
- Experience in supplier quality assessments and technical coordination within procurement environments
- Knowledge of sampling procedures (e.g., PPAP)
- Experience in complaint management and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa)
- Familiarity with preventive quality tools (e.g., FMEA, Control Plan)
- Experience working with international stakeholders
- Strong understanding of quality KPIs and data analysis
- Knowledge of SAP or similar systems is an advantage
Languages
- Fluent German and English, both written and spoken
Ways of Working & Style
- Structured and analytical approach to work
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
Personality
- Assertive with a confident presence when dealing with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong communication skills and intercultural competence
- High level of ownership and initiative
Work #LikeABosch includes:
⚖️ Flexible work conditions
🔀 Hybrid work system
🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world
🧑⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and general clinic)
📚 Training opportunities (i.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
🏋️ Sports and health related activities (gym)
🅿️ Free parking lot
🍽️ Canteen
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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!