Supplier Quality and Development ManagerTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. We are looking for a supplier quality and development manager for ABB E-mobility. Within ABB the product group eMobility lays the foundations for a future of smarter, reliable, and emission-free mobility, accessible by everyone, everywhere. ABB offers a total solution from compact, high quality AC wallboxes, reliable DC fast charging stations with robust connectivity, to innovative on-demand electric bus charging systems. We deploy infrastructure that meet the needs of the next generation of smarter mobility.
This position reports toGlobal Quality Manager
Your responsibilities• Develop and implement a long-term strategic vision for supplier quality and development, aligning it with the company's overall supply chain strategy and business goals.• Manage and further develop the supplier quality resources by building and leading a high-performing team of supplier quality and development professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, and career development opportunities.• Coordinate global/local resources and additional external service providers to support supplier quality monitoring. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the supplier quality and development function, leveraging best practices and benchmarking to drive excellence across the supplier network.• Define process to support SCM to identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conducting thorough assessments of their capabilities, quality systems, and compliance with industry standards.• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to negotiate supplier contracts, incorporating quality clauses and performance incentives.• Establish performance metrics and conduct regular evaluations to monitor supplier performance, addressing any deficiencies and recognizing top-performing suppliers.• Plan, establish and maintain process to monitor and approve supplier part, material and project subcontractor service activities, as applicable often close coordination with other functions/experts like engineering.• Proactively assess and mitigate quality supplier-related risks, ensuring business continuity and minimal disruption to the supply chain.• Plan and coordinate with the assigned resources and conduct regular supplier audits to verify adherence to quality standards, identify areas for improvement, and ensure consistent compliance.• Lead root cause analysis investigations for critical supplier-related quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.• Collaborate with internal teams, including procurement, customer quality, product quality engineering, and manufacturing, to align supplier quality initiatives with organizational goals and strategies.• Define with local managers the execution process of incoming quality controls, and process to manage supply issues like quality issues, late deliveries, non-conforming products, or project services. For any issue with likely root cause supplier, prepare a claim.Your background• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.• +3 years of experience in similar role• A proven track record of APQP and PPAP preferably in the automotive sector.• Data-driven decision-maker, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) in English.• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and initiatives.• Willingness to travel as needed to visit suppliers.• Knowledge of ISO9001 (High Level Structure) - IATF16949.More about usWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.#LI-OnsiteYour benefits:• Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology• Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment• Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills• Get private medical care (including offers for family members) • Receive attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits• Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities• SmartworkingFor further info: Alessia Albergoni, Talent PartnerABB Data Privacy Statement:https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate
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