Global Supplier Quality Manager (f/m/d)

Siemens AG; Erlangen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Siemens share plans

30 days vacation

Flexible work schedules

Mobile working 2–3 days/week

Tailored training opportunities

Job summary

Siemens AG in Erlangen, Germany seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Manager to lead multi-location SQM initiatives aligned with sustainability and risk management. You will drive AI-assisted dataflow in SCM, plan global supplier audits, and foster knowledge sharing across the SQM community.

The role requires a VDA 6.3 auditor with a Master’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus strong cross-functional collaboration and language skills in English and German.

Qualifications

• Long-term experience in Supplier Quality Management across multi-location teams.
• Experience using AI in daily work and data-based decisions.
• Certified auditor per VDA 6.3 or equivalent; master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of core quality methods: FMEA and VSM; awareness of industry standards.
• Experience collaborating across global networks with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Defining and ensuring delivery of value-oriented supplier quality strategies across locations with sustainability goals.
• Ensuring and monitoring prevention-oriented supplier quality management methods and risk management.
• Driving efficiency by implementing AI-supported digital and automated dataflow in SCM.
• Planning supplier audits with our global network.
• Initiating and leading the SQM community and facilitating knowledge sharing and lessons learned among suppliers.
• Implementing standardized supplier qualification processes with the procurement team.
• Ensuring all suppliers have Quality Assurance Agreements and addressing gaps with procurement.
• Supporting talent recruitment and developing SQM competency through targeted training.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

AI in work

Data-driven decisions

Auditing (VDA 6.3)

FMEA

VSM

English

German

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

You’ll make an impact by

• Defining and ensuring delivery of value-oriented supplier quality strategies across different locations together with company's sustainability strategy and eco-system principles in the supply chain
• Ensuring and monitoring implementation of prevention-oriented supplier quality management methods and risk management
• Driving efficiency by implementing AI supported digital and automated dataflow in supply chain management (SCM)
• Planning of supplier audits with our global network
• Initiating and leading the SQM community and facilitating knowledge sharing and lessons learned among suppliers
• Implementing standardized supplier qualification processes in collaboration with the procurement team
• Ensuring all suppliers have Quality Assurance Agreements, governing quality assurance agreements in assigned areas and collaborating with the procurement team to address any gaps
• Supporting talent recruitment through cultural appreciation, enhancing attractiveness of SQM and driving SQM competency development and training requirements

Your defining qualities

• You have long-term experience in Supplier Quality Management and/or Quality Management being responsible for multi-location organization and team responsibilities
• You have experience of using AI in your daily work and data-based decision making
• You are a certified and experienced auditor according to VDA 6.3 or equivalent, and you have a master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• You have knowledge of core quality methods like FMEA and VSM and know about industry standards and best practices.
• You are experienced in dealing with cross-functional global networks with good interpersonal skills and committed to critical thinking.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in English and German round off your profile.

What we offer you

• An attractive remuneration package
• Access to Siemens share plans
• 30 days of paid vacation and a variety of flexible work schedules that allow time off for you and your family
• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard
• Flexible training opportunities for both your professional and personal development that you can tailor to your interests

Since each of over 300,000 team members feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here.

The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

At Siemens, we believe that feeling valued and included is the foundation for doing great work. That’s why we aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and where individual perspectives and experiences are celebrated. Our commitment to fairness and respect extends to every applicant.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from persons with disabilities.

About us

At Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation our mission is to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that save energy and reduce the carbon footprint of buildings, infrastructure, and industries. We enable the transition to a sustainable energy system, while ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply. That's why we are committed to creating a greener future and transforming the way we live and work.

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