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!