Supplier Support Manager

Your main tasks

• Qualify and develop suppliers in cooperation with stakeholders (purchasing, development, operations, etc.)
• Plan and conduct supplier audits
• Lead supplier deviations, SCARs and defect handling
• Coordinate supplier process validations and test plans
• Define and implement incoming, in-process and final inspection strategies
• Perform and oversee testing of material and components
• Block non-conforming batches and escalate compliance decisions when required
• Support new projects with test planning and specifications reviews (FMEA, risk analysis, etc.)
• Drive continuous improvement of inspection methods and quality processes

Your profile

• Proven experience in Quality and/or Supplier Quality Management in a regulated environment
• Good knowledge of supplier audits, qualification and CAPA processes
• Solid understanding of measurement systems and inspection methods
• Experience with process validation, test validation and inspection planning
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and process optimization
• Structured, analytical and independent working style, able to coordinate cross-functional activities
• Working level proficiency in German and English