Supplier Development & Quality Manager (m/f/d) | Vendor Management

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a comparable qualification, alternatively a commercial or technical apprenticeship combined with relevant professional experience.
• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in Supplier Quality Management, Supplier Development, Supplier Performance Management, or a comparable function within an international industrial, wholesale, or distribution environment.
• Strong expertise in supplier qualification, supplier segmentation, auditing, and risk-based supplier management.
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), particularly ISO 9001, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Management and Six Sigma.
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D, DMAIC, Fishbone Analysis, and related methodologies.
• Auditor qualification or practical experience conducting supplier audits, ideally in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance and sustainability requirements, including Trade Compliance, ESG, and LKSG.
• Experience working with KPI frameworks, scorecards, dashboards, and management reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of ERP and MRP systems, ideally SAP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, or comparable platforms.
• Proven experience in escalation management, supplier negotiations, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct disciplinary responsibility.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent German and English language skills, written and spoken (minimum C1 level).

Additional Information

In addition to a secure job in an internationally successful, fast-growing and family-friendly group of companies, you can also expect:

• Attractive remuneration package (split into 13 salaries)
• 30 days vacation
• Hybrid working model with flexible working hours and flexitime account in a 40-hour week
• Company pension scheme
• Canteen with subsidized lunch
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Casual dress code
• Regular employee events
• Employees recruit employees-bonus
• Corporate benefits
• Job ticket
• Free employee parking spaces
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, paid time away while you re-energize – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered

Have we sparked your interest?

Then apply today! We look forward to receiving your online application . :-)

REPA welcomes diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, religion, skin color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Do you have questions? We will be happy to answer them! Please send an e-mail to Nadine : .

REPA Deutschland GmbH

Nadine Fischer

Gadastr. 4, 85232 Bergkirchen www.repagroup.com

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation