Supplier Quality Manager

Job Description We're improving the way we live and work by intelligently connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries Smart infrastructure from Siemens makes the world a more connected and caring place where resources are valued, where impact on the world is considered, where sustainable energy is delivered optimally and efficiently. It provides the flexible infrastructure to allow society to evolve and respond to changing conditions. Technology and the ingenuity of people come together to be at one with our environments and to care for our world. We do this from the macro to the micro level, from physical products, components, and systems to connected, cloud-based digital offerings and services. Siemens offers a broad portfolio of grid control and automation; low- and medium-voltage power distribution, switching and control; and building automation, fire safety and security, HVAC control and energy solutions. JOIN US WE MAKE REAL WHAT MATTERS. THIS IS YOUR ROLE Mission: Acts as a value-add orchestrator to define and continuously improve quality of suppliers and their deliveries. Guides and drives the supplier quality organization and foster the cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Quality Management, Manufacturing and Logistics, R&D organization and/or Project Management (PM). Ensures compliance of the SQM function with applicable legal, regulatory and customer requirements. Areas of Responsibilty: Defines value-oriented SQ strategy to ensure timely supply of materials at competitive total cost of ownership basis. Ensures and controls implementation of prevention-oriented SQM related methods and risk management in supplier related projects and products. Identifies deviations and drive risk management for decision making and/or risk mitigate measures. Initiates continuous improvement actions and lessons learned across assigned SQM organizational units. Ensures availability of relevant processes and supplier relevant data and fully exploits business intelligence using state-of-the-art advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. Drives efficiency by implementing automated and digital end-to-end workflows ensuring seamless information flow across entire supply chain. Ensures implementation and continuously improve the supplier quality part of the Integrated Management System (IMS) within the SQM community. Contributes to the company's sustainability strategy and eco-system principles in the supply chain. Drives and ensure SQM competency management and training system for required competencies in the area of supply chain and quality management as well as in data analytics. Ensures talent recruiting through cultural appreciation and attractiveness of SQM. Personality in catch words: Detail-Oriented Precision in every specification. Proactive Anticipates issues before they arise. Analytical Data-driven decision-making. Resilient Handles pressure and challenges calmly. Collaborative Builds strong supplier relationships. Accountable Owns quality outcomes end-to-end. Ethical Maintains integrity in compliance and standards. Adaptable Responds quickly to changing requirements. Remarkable challenges and characteristics Diverse product and parts portfolio. Rapid response to dynamics of supply chain and product portfolio. Rapid Change Adaptation, managing quality during supply chain disruptions Proactive Identification of hidden risks in supplier processes and prevent impact on product quality and delivery. Collecting and analyzing supplier performance data and derive actionable insights. Continuous improvement in supply chain performance e.g. Implementing Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, zero-defect culture. Conflict management, Managing conflicts between suppliers and internal teams Competence and Knowledge Production processes,like high speed / volume moulding, progressive stamping/forming operation, welding, marking, fine-blanking, heat treatment, surface treatment and metullargy. Continuous improvement process Contract Management (SCM) Material field strategy Non-conformance management Procurement processes and interfaces Product/ System/ Service Portfolio Supplier Management Supplier Quality Management Supplier audits and assessments Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management Sustainable Procurement WE DON'T NEED SUPERHEROES, JUST SUPER MINDS WE'VE GOT QUITE A LOT TO OFFER. HOW ABOUT YOU We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in across Gender, LGBTQ+, Abilities & Ethnicity. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination, and help us shape tomorrow Find out more about Smart Infrastructure at: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/topic-areas/smart-infrastructure.html and about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers