Supplier Developer/Purchasing Department

Pazardzhik , Bulgaria
full-time

AI overview

Manage supplier quality KPIs and drive root cause analysis while collaborating with regional purchasing centers to enhance supplier partnerships.
  • Full responsibility for KPIs in managed area.
  • Personal responsibility for quality development of main local suppliers (will be defined in agreement with a purchasing manager).
  • Personal involvement in high escalations of quality issues caused by external and intracompany suppliers with the main focus on immediate improvement, elimination of root causes and charge back of linked costs.
  • Cooperation with EPC (= East European Purchasing Centre) in seeking for potential suppliers in area of south-eastern Europe.
  • Auditing of suppliers according VDA 6.3
  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Engineering.
  • Experience in automotive industry and in quality management. Previous experience in similar position will be considered a strong advantage.
  • Knowledge about quality standards: ISO 9000-family; IATF 16949; VDA 6.3; Certificate for auditor will be considered a strong advantage.
  • Understanding of:
  • Automotive core tools and methods (MSA, SPC, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, APQP, Control Plan); Customer-Specific requirements; Process management and process oriented approach; Documentation of a Management System; Quality planning; Supplier management; Customer satisfaction and complaint management; Quality Management system concepts; Evaluation and Improvement of a Quality management system; Measurement and controlling of processes with KPI's; Continuous Improvement; Root cause analysis (5-Why, Ishikawa etc.).
  • Excellent communication skills in Bulgarian and English language.
  • Computer skills: MS Office, Praxis in usage of SAP system is welcome.
  • General technical overview, ability to read drawings and willingness to learn new technologies.
  • Flexible, willing to travel and prepared for a short term work abroad.

WE OFFER:

  • An Excellent opportunity to grow with us and develop your career.
  • A Dynamic and rapidly growing global company.
  • Great and supporting working environment.
  • Competitive salary related to targets achieved.
  • Social benefits.
  • Free company transport from Plovdiv to Pazardzhik.
  • Long-term career opportunity in a multinational company.


If you are interested in this opening please send your detailed CV in English.All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Free company transport: Free company transport from Plovdiv to Pazardzhik.

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