Head of Global Supplier Quality Management (f/m/d)

PALFINGER AG; Bergheim; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international technology company based in Germany is seeking a Head of Global Supplier Quality Management to lead the global supplier quality team and enhance supplier efficiency. This role, requiring over 10 years of experience and fluency in English and German, will partner with Procurement to develop suppliers and ensure quality standards. Benefits include flexible hours, opportunities for training, and a range of employee perks like a job ticket for transport and health management programs.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Further training opportunities

Corporate health management 'PALfit'

Company restaurant

Job ticket for travel

Employee discounts through Corporate Benefit

Qualifikationen

• Over 10 years of experience in Supplier Quality Management or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience managing teams of up to 40 people.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.

Aufgaben

• Provide leadership to the global supplier quality team.
• Partner with Procurement & SCM on supplier evaluation and development.
• Manage supplier audits and ensure compliance with standards.
• Drive quality initiatives to improve supplier performance.
• Lead continuous improvements in quality objectives.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Supplier Quality Management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Negotiation skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or Business

Tools

FMEA

APQP

8D

Ishikawa

5 Whys

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Global Supplier Quality Management (f/m/d)

09.12.2025

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

To strengthen our team in Bergheim (Salzburg), we are looking for a “Head of Global Supplier Quality Management”, Reporting directly to the VP Quality Management of PALFINGER, this leadership role is dedicated to improving supplier quality and efficiency while acting as a key business partner to Procurement & SCM. Core responsibilities include ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance, fostering sustainable supplier development, and spearheading global quality initiatives. The primary goal is to improve quality, safety, environmental standards, and delivery reliability through proactive strategies and optimized processes.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the global supplier quality team, fostering collaboration, excellence, and continuous development.
• Partner with Procurement & SCM to strategically select, evaluate, and develop suppliers, aligning with PALFINGER's vision and supporting the PDP process for new products.
• Manage complaints and oversee supplier audits, certifications, and compliance with key standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001).
• Drive customer satisfaction by leading global quality initiatives and advancing supplier performance.
• Lead continuous process improvements by setting quality objectives, promoting innovation, and optimizing supply chain performance.
• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or Business, with over 10 years of experience in Supplier Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing, including leadership experience managing teams of up to 40.
• Highly skilled in outsourcing strategies and supplier development, with strong expertise in negotiating commercial agreements, complaints, contracts, and Quality Assurance Agreements (QAA) with suppliers.
• Expertise in failure investigations, RCFA, and quality methodologies (FMEA, APQP, CPL) as well as tools like 8D, Ishikawa, and 5 Whys.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to train, mentor, and lead cross-functional and global teams effectively.
• Fluent in English and German; additional languages are a plus; willing to travel up to 50%.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management "PALfit"
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefit

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.