Global Commodity Quality Manager - international opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will develop strategies to drive improvements in the supply base within the specific commodities (Electronic Components) through development activities including supplier audits, APQP and Quality Improvement Programs etc.

 

The Global Commodity Quality Manager (GCQM) possesses profound commodity specific knowledge (both technical and quality methodology) to provide guidance, prioritization and commodity specific training/workshops to regional Supplier Development Engineers. The GCQM will work closely with Global Commodity Strategy Manager-Electronics on strategy, supplier qualification and assessments.   The GCQM will assist sourcing decisions and provide support on APQP activities on high risk components, as well as monitoring and managing overall supplier performance; leading / supporting supplier development / improvement programs globally.

 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 


• Develop supplier development strategies and improvement plans, using available supplier performance data, as well as current and future business requirements that create significant functional and measurable differences.
• Establish / Negotiate Supplier Quality Agreements
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities to ensure zero defect performance.
• Create supplier audit plans, manage supplier assessments and supplier actions plans.
• Knowledge and experience with auditing to the VDA6.3, IATF-16949 and/or ISO-9000 quality standards.
• Diagnose process strengths and weaknesses to ensure zero defect performance.
• Support strategic supply decisions (risk analyses, sourcing council, SWOT, Project planning, gap analyses, etc.).
• Interact and communicate effectively with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with and support Engineering, Commodity Leaders and Suppliers in support of new supplier launches.
• Drive continuous improvement within the overall supply base and with any single supplier or commodity.
• Work in commodity core teams with other procurement sub functions, e.g. Commodity Managers, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Procurement Product Line Managers, and partnership with other SRI cross functional departments (Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing etc.)
• Monitor and communicate supplier performance results, manage the supplier corrective action process (internal and external), support Supplier component reviews and new component launches (APQP + Safe Launch Programs).
• Improve regional SD team members’ technical knowledge in the metal commodities.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

 


• Bachelor’s degree required; engineering background is a plus
• Minimum 5 years of automotive manufacturing experience from quality, procurement, production or engineering
• Lead auditor experience, VDA6.3 lead auditor certification is a plus
• Commodity specific quality requirements and supplier production process knowledge
• Strong analytical and PC skills are essential
• Global experience preferred
• Knowledge in quality tools and auditing
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 quality system
• Acknowledged quality assurance and Lead Auditor education according to ISO19011: “Latest Edition”
• Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
• Strong project management skills

 

LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

 


• Between 20% and 50% travel, domestic and international

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply through the "apply" button through the link in this tool and please attach your CV and cover letter.


If you have any questions, please do not hestitate to contact HR Business Partner (Mikael Wannerberg)
mikael.wannerberg@stoneridge.com

 


We offer

The office is very strategical located in Frösunda, nearby Mall of Scandinavia, with great communications and restaurants. We are about 150 employees in the office and we are all proud of our business culture characterized by a strong customer orientation, where we act with integrity and a team spirit where we all help and care about each other.
• Flexible, creative and exciting international work
• Opportunity to grow both professionally and personally
• Modern working conditions in our facilities in Solna
• Sport opportunities as floorball, tennis and badminton and wellness grant
• Travel opportunities and global expatriate possibilities
• Education and trainings

About us

Stoneridge, Inc. is an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, medium and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. The Company conducts its business in three segments: Electronics, Control Devices and PST. The core products of the Electronics segment include vehicle electrical power and distribution systems, and electronic instrumentation and information display products. The core products of the Control Devices segment include electronic and electrical switch products, control actuation devices and sensors. The PST segment is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of in-vehicle audio and video devices, electronic vehicle security alarms, convenience accessories, vehicle tracking devices and monitoring services primarily for the automotive and motorcycle industry. The Company operated in 25 locations in 12 countries. We are proud to supply products and systems to the majority of the most well-known Vehicle producers like Volvo, Scania, Daimler, MAN, Ford. Stoneridge Inc. has about 4500 employees worldwide and has a turnover of approximately 800 million USD.