Head of Supplier Quality

Company Description Together with our more than 6,800 employees in over 60 countries around the world, we work every day to advance and develop new products, technologies and services. In order to inspire our customers tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, we remain curious, no matter where the developments in the construction world go. **Job Description**: Doka aims to continuously improve the entire procurement process, quality, environmental compatibility and productivity in close cooperation with our suppliers. This requires a differentiated approach to the most diverse requirements at country, regional and global level. For the implementation of this task, we are looking for an experienced Quality Manager in the field of SQA and SQD who will analyse the requirements with us, set up processes and systems and implement them successfully. In this area of responsibility you are responsible for the following main tasks: - Set up of a global SQA and SQD organization in alignment with the existing Quality structure and procurement strategy - Interface with procurement teams to prioritize supplier development needs by product to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints - Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity and fulfillment ensuring suppliers are able to meet requirements for performance, quality, cost and delivery of components and requirements applicable customer and internal system and reputation requirements - Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards and own supplier audit, ensuring supplier compliance, whilst driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans to deliver value - Track the supplier’s performance indicators, based on their scorecards and rankings, to facilitate and develop the supply base’s ability to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations - Develop positive relationships and work closely with sourcing leaders to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions, and transfers - Deliver results as measured by key metrics, such as supplier yield, field cost, field defect rate, supplier quality plan engagement/effectiveness, and corrective & preventative action closure - Act as consultant to communicate and coach the Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and procurement organizations to drive cost effective improvements to Quality and Manufacturing processes, minimizing waste, introduce new products and improve product design - Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery - Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain with regard to product development and procurement of parts - Assist with new product launch by working with suppliers to ensure that key milestones are achieved - Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements **Qualifications**: - Graduate degree in the area of manufacturing / engineering (WU, TU or appropriate experience) - Substantial experience in supplier development and audits - Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers - Ability to read, understand and formulate targets and strategies - Fluent English skills, German is advantageous - Experience in building organization out of scratch - Knowledge of quality and business systems - Commercial and financial acumen - Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) - Vast experience with cross functional management - Report and Procedure writing with excellent presentation skills - Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings - Understanding manufacturing processes - Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Strong negotiation and influential skills - Ability to present data effectively - Readiness to travel >50% Additional Information You will be part of the Global Procurement Organization. A salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualification and adequate professional experience. We are required by law to state a minimum salary. The minimum annual gross salary for this position is 48.687,10 EUR according to the collective agreement (woodworking industry).