Senior Head of Supplier management

• In this role, you will manage the Supplier Quality, Supplier Complaints Management and Goods Receipt Control departments.
• You will be responsible for the strategic management of the above departments, taking into account the company's growth and quality strategy
• You will be responsible, on behalf of the employees in your department, for implementing and complying with the rules on safety at work, health protection and the environment
• You will develop suppliers in collaboration with the Strategic Purchasing department
• You will be responsible for supplier quality processes (selection, evaluation, development, phasing, etc.)
• You will be responsible for implementing the audit programme
• You optimise supplier management (methods, analyses, strategic approach, interviews with suppliers, etc.)
• You monitor delivery and results performance KPIs
• You manage serious quality and delivery problems
• You will be responsible for validating the components to be purchased, taking account of guidelines and standards (VDA/PPAP)
• You will manage improvement projects aimed at reducing scrap in collaboration with suppliers.

• You have completed higher education in economics, mechanical engineering or equivalent technical field
• You have several years' experience in a management role in a supplier management department of a manufacturing company, ideally in the automotive sector
• You have had leadership training and are a VDA 6.3 auditor
• You have a perfect command of French and English. German is an asset
• You have strong negotiating skills and are methodical and process-oriented.
• You are flexible, willing to travel and a good team player

Can we inspire you to take on a responsible position in a dynamic and independent family business? We offer you room for ideas, a secure job, modern and family-friendly employment conditions such as flexible working hours, home office, a company restaurant, training opportunities as well as many benefits. The workplace is located in Bulle, surrounded by the wonderful nature of the Gruyère region. Start planning your personal and professional development with us.

In order to ensure a fair application process, we cannot accept applications by post or email.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Nadege MALAN.

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