Supplier Quality Developer Customer Solutions

Festo SE & Co. KGBudapest, BudapestOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 day ago

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About this role

As a Supplier Quality Developer Customer Solutions, you will ensure and continuously improve supplier quality performance for customer-specific products and components in a global manufacturing environment. Working closely with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders, you will drive supplier development, quality excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to business success and customer satisfaction.

Your job:

- Develop, monitor, and continuously improve supplier quality performance within the Customer Solutions area in an international environment

- Plan, conduct, and follow up supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive sustainable improvements

- Define, coordinate, and track corrective and preventive actions resulting from supplier audits and quality assessments

- Coordinate supplier quality issues, complaints, and escalations while supporting effective root cause analysis and problem resolution

- Support the selection, qualification, onboarding, and development of new suppliers

- Evaluate and develop the performance of strategic suppliers

- Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to drive supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives

- Monitor and analyze supplier KPIs and initiate corrective actions and improvement measures where necessary

- Drive supplier development activities to improve quality, delivery performance, process stability, and operational excellence

- Actively contribute to product development, cost optimization, insourcing, and outsourcing projects

- Support supplier risk management activities and ensure sustainable supplier performance across the supply chain

Your qualification:

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a comparable technical field

- Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in Supplier Quality Management, Supplier Development, Supplier Management, Quality Assurance, or a manufacturing environment

- Strong knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, sheet metal production, machining technologies, and process control methodologies

- Experience in conducting supplier audits and leading supplier development and performance improvement initiatives

- Solid understanding of quality management systems, quality assurance methods, and structured problem-solving tools

- Fluent English skills, both written and spoken

- German language skills are an advantage

- Proficiency in SAP PP/MM and Microsoft Office applications

- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

- Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in international and cross-functional teams

- Willingness to travel internationally (mostly DACH) up to approximately 20%

What We Offer:

- Competitive compensation and benefits package, including annual bonus, monthly cafeteria allowance, and long-service awards.

- Flexible working arrangements with up to 5 home office days per month.

- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.

- Language learning support.

- On-site fitness center and sports facilities.

- Company restaurant available on-site.

- Secure, covered parking facilities.

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