Regional Manager Supplier Quality EMEA (m/f/d) remote

TE Connectivity; Swindon Village; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to enhance supplier quality across the EMEA region. In this role, you will lead initiatives to improve supplier performance, manage cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Your expertise in project management and supplier development will be crucial in driving continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity, accountability, and teamwork, and be part of a mission to create a safer, sustainable, and connected world. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits tailored to support your well-being.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs

Employee Resource Group

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing teams with strong project management skills.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategies to improve Supplier Quality across EMEA region.
• Drive quarterly business reviews with suppliers to implement improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Supplier Quality Management

Communication Skills

Technical Competence

Problem Solving

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in related disciplines

Tools

MS-Office

Minitab

eQMS

SAP

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Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Supplier Development Teams find and develop suppliers to support the strategic sourcing organization in driving incremental performance in supplier quality, delivery, price and service. They teach new suppliers on how to work with TE (portal access, e-procurement tool usage, TE procedures, etc.). They extend TE Operational Advantage into the supply base to generate continuous improvement in the extended value stream, deliver incremental improvements through supplier development lead projects and achieve improvement targets specific for supplier development. They also help drive selection and development of the best total cost supply option in the region where the commodity or service is consumed. They keep abreast of emerging market options and inform the broader procurement organization of trends and new supply options.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop strategies to improve Supplier Quality for suppliers located In EMEA region.
• Support cross functional teams for Quality issues originated by Supplier Quality, focusing to improve customer satisfaction.
• Direct SQE team to perform risk assessments, source inspections and technical reviews for their suppliers.
• Prioritize Improvement activities and support SQE team to assure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Owner of FAI and PPAP process for the EMEA region.
• Develop and implement training strategies to upskill teams for quality tools used in supplier development such as FMEA, 8D, and problem-solving tools.
• Support sites for compliance to AS9100D.
• Communication to suppliers for supplier quality scorecard.
• Drive quarterly business reviews with suppliers focusing on review performance and implement improvement activities.

What your background should look like:

• Motivated individual with the ability to learn quickly and work in a self-directed work environment with minimal supervision.
• Experienced in leading and developing a group of direct reports.
• Ability to take ownership of actions and lead to closure. Strong project management skills.
• A clear communicator who can speak and present confidently to a diverse audience, including senior management and business partners.
• Technically competent to interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Materials, Supply / Demand Management as well as all levels within the Supplier's organization.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or other related disciplines.
• Proficient with MS-Office, Minitab, eQMS and SAP.
• Experience with Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development or Supply Chain fields.
• Practical Problem Solving, 8D, 5 why, Fishbone experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt certified; Master Blackbelt is a plus.
• Certified AS9100 Auditor or similar QMS. Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Production Part Approval Process is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and interact proactively with TE manufacturing sites and suppliers (25%~50%).

Competencies

Building Effective Teams
Managing and Measuring Work
Motivating Others
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
SET: Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.