25051 | Supplier Quality Lead | Global Manufacturer

About the Company

A mid-sized international manufacturing and engineering company with operations in 20+ countries and a diverse global customer base.

The Role

The Global Quality Lead will define and implement a modern, data-driven quality strategy that ensures industry-leading standards across all manufacturing sites and suppliers worldwide, with a strong focus on supplier quality in the Far East.

Key objectives include:

• Shifting from traditional quality control to a proactive, AI-supported quality ecosystem.
• Implementing efficient QA/QC processes and driving supplier quality excellence.
• Strengthening case management to improve customer satisfaction.
• Simplifying and modernizing specification management.
• Building QA/QC capability across internal teams and suppliers.

Success in this role means:

High adherence to specifications, reduced deviations, and strong customer satisfaction.

Who You Are

A quality-focused leader with strong IT/AI affinity and experience driving change. You bring exposure to (supplier) quality management and have led impactful cross-functional transformations. Experience in production, procurement, innovation, or sales is beneficial.

You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and can influence senior stakeholders (CEO/CFO level). You thrive in international manufacturing environments, enjoy the shop floor, and work effectively across cultures.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical or industrial field
• 5+ years in international B2B manufacturing leading cross-functional transformation projects
• Advanced skills in IT/data analytics (AI, PowerBI) and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Proven ability to design and implement (supplier) quality excellence programs, including audits, capability building, and performance monitoring
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Key Traits

• Strategic mindset with a hands-on mentality
• Influential coach and relationship builder
• Strong planning and prioritization
• Open-minded, adaptable, and optimistic
• Execution-driven and accountable

Interested?

Please submit your CV in English (preferred in PDF format), and application letter if desired.

Reference and diploma checks are standard part of the procedure; assessment, background checks and pre-employment screening may also be part of the procedure.