Job Title:
Sourcing Quality Assurance Professional
----------------------------------- Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Quality Assurance Professional to join our global Supply Chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards across our supply chain by conducting supplier audits and providing expert consultation to procurement teams on quality management processes and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate pre-assessment and audit requests using our Sharepoint platform and execute supplier audits with thorough follow-up
* Engage with the auditor community to ensure consistency and excellence in quality assessments
* Monitor and evaluate supplier performance by tracking key performance metrics and generating detailed evaluation reports through the SolNG platform
* Support claims management, the 8D process, and guide Global Commodity Managers on quality-related issues, ensuring robust Quality Assurance Agreement monitoring
* Contribute to strategic initiatives by assisting in negotiations for quality contracts, developing supplier strategies, and ensuring branding compliance
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Master's degree preferred or relevant business or technical experience
- Experience in Supplier Auditing and Quality Assurance with proven track record of conducting supplier audits (especially for high-risk suppliers), managing follow-ups, and ensuring compliance with quality standards across a global supply chain; preferably gained in a B2B environment
- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Processes with deep understanding of quality methodologies (e.g., 8D, claims management, Quality Assurance Agreements) and the ability to guide procurement teams on quality-related best practices
- Technical Proficiency with Digital Quality Tools and Platforms such as SharePoint, SolNG, ScNCC, SQM Check, and other supplier evaluation/development systems, including data analysis and reporting capabilities
- Be comfortable working in a dynamic, global environment, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, and in a digital set-up to drive quality excellence
- Be a proactive team member, good at negotiating, and seeking constructive agreements with a continuous improvement mindset
- Fluency in English, German is a plus