The role.

The Supplier Quality Management Functional Excellence Manager is a pivotal role within Innomotics that focuses on enhancing the overall performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the supplier quality management system.

Mission: continuously and sustainably develop the excellence of Innomotics global SQM

• Drive and inspire Innovation of Processes, Methodologies, Tools in the SQM environment.

• Provide target-oriented and practical Concepts & Methods

• Enable and Supports the Businesses

• Enforce Governance Adherence

• Strengthen x-functional Networks & Stakeholder Integration

Specific roles and responsibilities

• Supplier Quality Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive supplier quality strategy aligned with the organization’s overall goals and objectives. This includes setting quality benchmarks, performance metrics, and implementing best practices.

• Quality System Enhancement: Continuously assess and improve the supplier quality management system, incorporating lean six sigma, total quality management (TQM), or other applicable methodologies to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.

• Supplier Evaluation and Development: Govern and manage global audits and assessments of suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards, performance metrics, and contractual obligations. Identify areas for improvement and work closely with suppliers to develop corrective action plans and capability enhancement programs.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish and maintain a robust system for monitoring supplier quality performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards. Regularly report findings to senior management and stakeholders.

• Collaboration and Communication: Foster strong collaboration between internal teams (e.g., procurement, location CE, GCE) and suppliers to drive quality initiatives and resolve issues promptly. Ensure clear communication of quality expectations, policies, and standards.

• Training and Education: Design and deliver training programs for both internal teams and suppliers on quality management principles, tools, and processes to enhance understanding and adherence to quality standards.

• Innovation and Best Practices: Stay abreast of industry trends, innovative technologies, and best practices in supplier quality management. Introduce and integrate these into the organization’s processes where appropriate.

Your profile.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier quality management, preferably in a manufacturing or similar industry.

• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA6.3), Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to manage cross-functional teams and build effective supplier relationships.

• Experience in leading supplier audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

• Proficiency in data analysis and the use of statistical tools for quality control and process improvement.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required for supplier audits and meetings.