Supplier Manager (m/f/d) Kiel, Kiel (Office Clerk)

About us:

Dynamit Nobel Defence GmbH, as a medium-sized system manufacturer for high-tech products for military use, is expanding its portfolio under the brand "DND Digital" to include digital future solutions for tactical communication and C4ISTAR services for networked operations management. The goal of our new Business Unit is to offer the hardware necessary for the digitalization of military operations, along with intelligent service modules. Furthermore, our portfolio is growing with services and technologies that efficiently connect elements such as sensors and effectors with humans using deep learning and procedural algorithms in neural networks for Smart & Joint Operations. Become part of this exciting digital challenge!

Tasks:

• Independent execution of initial and series audits, including monitoring the implementation of any necessary measures
• Initial sample inspections at suppliers
• Independent negotiation of quality assurance and target agreements
• Execution of supplier evaluations, including the implementation of defined measures with suppliers
• Continuous monitoring and improvement of delivery performance, as well as independent development and implementation of preventive measures
• Responsibility for achieving defined goals regarding the (further) development of suppliers in terms of quality assurance, capacity building, and optimization of equipment availability
• Ensuring technology transfer and technology development at our suppliers
• Supplier selection and approval
• Support for product ramp-up and setup at new suppliers
• Processing of supplier complaints
• Support of suppliers throughout the product development process up to series release, as well as conception and implementation of cost reduction measures
• Execution of supplier-related risk analyses
• Participation in the procurement strategy

Requirements:

• Successfully completed degree in engineering, alternatively vocational training with further specialist technician training
• Additional qualification is an advantage (quality management training)
• Initial to several years of professional experience in the field of quality, supplier auditing, and development
• Proven practical knowledge of specific production techniques and processes
• Auditor certificate / Process auditing VDA 6.3 desirable
• Good English skills (spoken / written)
• High assertiveness and stress resistance
• Negotiation skills and problem-solving competence
• Willingness to travel

Our contribution:

We look forward to receiving your application via this portal!

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