About the Role:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Supplier Quality Manager to join our team. This hands-on leadership role requires flexibility and a proactive approach to supplier quality management, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement within our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical and disciplinary management of employees in the supplier quality department.

• Responsible for supplier development and complaints management.

• Support system and process audits at suppliers and customers, including follow-up and implementation of corrective actions.

• Control and manage escalations effectively.

• Provide support in project launches and change management concerning quality issues.

• Analyze KPIs and create quality reports for management.

• Oversee the product sampling process and APQP for purchased parts.

Your Qualifications:

• Completed engineering studies or a technical apprenticeship with further qualification as a technician.

• Several years of professional experience in the automotive or automobile industry (e.g., quality, production, logistics, or purchasing).

• In-depth knowledge of common quality tools and standards (IATF16949, VDA6.3, SPC, FMEA, APQP/PPAP).

• Practical experience in conducting audits is desirable, ideally with auditor certification.

• Strong proficiency in Bulgarian and business-fluent English.

• Willingness to travel as needed.