Team Leader Supplier Quality

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd; Robassomero; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Canteen service

Flexible benefits

Psychological support

Career development

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Robassomero, Italy, is seeking a Supplier Quality Team Leader to drive supplier quality across the supply base in collaboration with Sourcing, Production and Engineering teams.

You will lead the team, develop and execute supplier quality strategy, accelerate supplier development, ensure qualification and onboarding, and promote sustainability and ethical sourcing across Atlas Copco Group.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; mechanical preferred.
• Proven experience in Supplier Quality and team leadership.
• Knowledge of quality tools and systems (auditing, PPAP/APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Experience with ISO 9001/14001/45001 and supplier qualification programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Supplier Quality Team to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute the supplier quality strategy aligned with growth.
• Accelerate supplier development to improve quality, reliability and competitiveness.
• Manage supplier qualification, audits, and development programs.
• Oversee incoming inspection, metrology, and qualification conformity checks.

Skills

Supplier quality leadership

Quality systems

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Did you know that in our Product Company (PC) in Robassomero several hundred of air compressors are produced on a daily basis by assembling tens of thousands of components coming from Business Partners all over the world? To make it possible we need to rely, every single day, on the right parts and services, from the right source, with the right quality, in the right time, at the right costs.

That’s why it is so crucial for us to count on our Suppliers, one of the most strategic assets of our Company, and on the quality that they are delivering with their parts.

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Team Leader who will bring expertise and passion to drive supplier quality to the next level, improving our Company overall quality performances.

In our Purchasing Team, directly reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Supplier Quality Team Leader drives his Team to focus on Supplier deliverables and to develop a quality-focused approach in daily business, being the person in the Company who is in charge to define and execute the quality growth strategy for our supply base.

In collaboration with Sourcing, Production and Engineering Teams, the Supplier Quality Team Leader ensures the purchased goods are supplied according to the PC Quality targets and that all Suppliers are acting in agreement with the Atlas Copco Ethical Code, standards, and specific requirements.

With your Team and external Business Partners you will supervise and keep the supplier quality KPIs on track by implementing appropriate corrective actions, preserving and progressively improving the performances. You will follow up on Suppliers’ new parts qualification readiness related to advance projects and take proper action to solve non-conformities that might occur on current applications. As responsible also for incoming goods inspections and metrology, you will be the connection point between conformity of components and their application (from prototype checks to ensure key dimensions are respected, to the qualification conformity check on production parts coming from final process).

Your Mission

• Lead and inspire the Supplier Quality Team, creating a high-performance and continuous improvement culture.
• Develop and execute the supplier quality strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Accelerate supplier development initiatives to improve quality, reliability and competitiveness.
• Support the expansion of our global supplier network by ensuring robust qualification and onboarding processes for new suppliers.
• Drive supplier readiness and quality assurance during new product development and industrialization projects.
• Strengthen sustainability, ethical sourcing and trade compliance programs across the supply base.
• Promote proactive risk identification and prevention throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Leverage data analytics, digital tools and structured reporting to drive fact-based decisions and performance improvements.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to create long-term value.

What You Will Be Accountable For

• Supplier performance management (PPM, NC, supplier responsiveness, audit results).
• Supplier qualification, audits and development programs.
• PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Control Plans and advanced quality methodologies.
• Incoming inspection and metrology activities.
• Root cause analysis, corrective actions and supplier escalation management.
• Parts Qualification Process governance and continuous improvement.
• Sustainability, compliance and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Cross-divisional collaboration to leverage supplier synergies and best practices across Atlas Copco Group.

What Makes You Successful

You are a leader who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to engage, develop and influence people.

You are comfortable working in an international environment, balancing strategic initiatives with hands‑on problem solving. You enjoy building relationships, challenging the status quo and driving meaningful improvements.

We Believe You Have

• Engineering degree (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Proven experience in Supplier Quality and Team Leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and tools:
• Auditing
• PPAP / APQP
• FMEA
• SPC
• MSA
• Control Plans
• CAPA / 8D
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience in manufacturing and lean environments.
• Excellent communication skills in Italian and English.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset.
• Experience with reporting and digital tools such as Power BI, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 applications.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a key function with direct impact on business performance.
• Work in an international and highly collaborative environment.
• Influence supplier strategy and future sourcing decisions.
• Drive sustainability and innovation across the supply chain.
• Develop your leadership career within Atlas Copco Group.

Compensation & Benefit

• Permanent contract
• White-collar employee, Level B3, National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry
• The offered salary starts from €55,000 gross per year, with a higher starting point available for candidates bringing relevant experience and expertise
• Collective profit-sharing bonus
• Additional fixed company premium
• Fully company-paid canteen service
• Flexible Benefits Platform
• Dedicated psychological support services to support employees’ wellbeing

The overall compensation package offered will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, internal pay equity, level of responsibility, and the experience and skills of the selected candidate.

This is a challenging opportunity to develop your skills as you will be involved in tactical as well as strategic decisions that will contribute to the business sustainability and profitability but also a unique chance to build an outstanding relationship network across one of the world’s most global and diversified groups.

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