Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Specification & quality alignment - Review product and service specifications before release to suppliers to confirm they reflect the required quality standards. Work with design, engineering, and procurement teams to clarify requirements and address quality issues early in the process.
• Inspection, testing & acceptance - Oversee inspection and testing of procured products to ensure they meet defined quality criteria. Review inspection and test reports for acceptance or rejection decisions, and coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve deviations.

Requirements

• BA or MSc/MBA in Quality Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier quality assurance, auditing, or quality control in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of quality standards and methodologies such as ISO 9001, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Proficiency with quality management systems and data analysis tools.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cultures and backgrounds.
• A team player who collaborates well with internal stakeholders (Production, Engineering, Quality, Procurement) and external suppliers.
• The role is based in our office, with partial remote work possible, and includes limited travel (up to 10%) to suppliers.
• Additionally, depending on the role and its responsibilities we may request a certificate of conduct (VOG) before or during the employment period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter
• N.B . All applicants, we realize that this is quite the list and people come with various levels of experience. Don't be afraid to apply even if you feel you don't meet every desired skill. Our mission is a journey and there's plenty to learn on the way!
• But of course, you should identify with our core values: We trust, We own it & We aim high.
• Also please be aware that we will request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and conduct a background check according to our screening policy. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
• What's in for you
• Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company;
• Comprehensive pension plan;
• Commuting allowance;
• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;
• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, noise canceling headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;
• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from. As well as having a lot of fun

Benefits

Additional Information

Safeguard quality at the source - ensuring our suppliers deliver components and services that meet rigorous standards so we can build reliable, high‑performance products every time. As our Supplier QA Specialist, you take ownership of supplier qualification, monitoring, and auditing, making sure that everything we buy complies with design and quality requirements. You partner closely with Procurement, Engineering, Production, and Quality to translate specifications into clear requirements for suppliers, prevent nonconformities, and drive corrective and preventive actions when issues arise. In this key role within our organisation, you help us maintain high quality standards and build strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers so we can deliver products our customers can trust.

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