Senior Supplier Quality Lead – End-to-End QMS & Audits

Vaisala Oyj; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaisala Oyj in Finland seeks a Supplier Quality Manager to own supplier quality across the full supply chain, from development to final product. You will collaborate with Sourcing and Vaisala Factories, reporting to the Senior Manager, Supplier Quality.

The role blends commercial, technical and quality perspectives and requires 5+ years in supplier quality, ISO/ Six Sigma qualifications, and strong communication skills in English. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality management or related fields.
• ISO 9001 lead auditor training (IRCA preferred).
• ISO 14001 auditor training is an advantage.
• Six Sigma Green Belt training; Black Belt is an advantage.
• Experience in supplier collaboration and electronics/mechanical supply networks.
• Analytical and systematic problem-solving skills (8D or similar).
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and tools.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills; able to coach and influence others.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent English; Chinese/French/Finnish languages are advantageous.
• Curiosity and growth mindset to apply AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the category quality strategy, roadmap, targets and KPIs, and lead its execution with internal stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Drive the quality performance of strategic and critical suppliers through monitoring, corrective actions and training.
• Lead ISO 9001 and VDA 6.2 audits, and ensure suppliers comply with quality and product standards (e.g. ATEX).
• Manage supplier risks related to quality, availability, sustainability and safety.
• Lead quality holds, supplier containment and 8D root cause investigations.
• Lead Material Review Board investigations of non-conforming material.
• Set quality requirements for Critical-to-Quality components with project teams and suppliers.
• Drive supplier quality improvements before product release, and audit new suppliers.
• Own and develop Supplier Quality processes, and lead improvement projects and PDCAs.
• Coach junior team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Supplier collaboration

Problem solving (8D)

Industry standards & tools

Negotiation skills

Travel willingness

English proficiency

Chinese language

French language

Finnish language

AI tools curiosity

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in technology/engineering/supply chain

ISO 9001 lead auditor training

ISO 14001 auditor training advantageous

Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt advantageous)

Job description

Vaisala Oyj in Finland seeks a Supplier Quality Manager to own supplier quality across the full supply chain, from development to final product. You will collaborate with Sourcing and Vaisala Factories, reporting to the Senior Manager, Supplier Quality.

The role blends commercial, technical and quality perspectives and requires 5+ years in supplier quality, ISO/ Six Sigma qualifications, and strong communication skills in English. Travel may be required.