SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT & SCM SPECIALIST (80–100%)

Hightech Manufacturing. Precision. Purpose.

SQ Products AG is a rapidly growing supplier for the MedTech industry and industrial precision manufacturing – with a clear vision, high-tech jobs, and state-of-the-art production infrastructure. Over 90 dedicated employees produce precision products of the highest quality every day. We live an open culture of feedback and trust and maintain an appreciative interaction across all functional levels. Continuous development, both professionally and organizationally, is firmly anchored in our corporate culture. For over 45 years, we have been developing and producing demanding surgical implants and instruments for international markets.

To complement our team in the SCM area, we are looking for a dedicated personality who will support and develop our suppliers in a partnership-based manner and actively support our purchasing and procurement processes.

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT & SCM SPECIALIST (80–100%)

Inwil LU

YOUR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

You will manage and develop our national and international supplier portfolio and, together with our internal specialist departments, ensure reliable and high-quality procurement. In doing so, you are the central interface between suppliers, purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Quality Assurance.

Your focus:

• Support, evaluation, and further development of our suppliers regarding quality, cost, and delivery reliability
• Support of operational and strategic purchasing for purchased and manufactured parts
• Implementation of supplier evaluations as well as monitoring supplier performance regarding quality, cost, and delivery reliability
• Management of follow-up orders as well as monitoring delivery dates and active escalation management in case of bottlenecks
• Building and maintaining sustainable relationships with our suppliers and their contact persons
• Support in supplier qualifications, audits, and supplier development projects
• Planning and coordination of supplier visits as well as support during supplier audits
• Follow-up of quality-relevant measures together with Quality Assurance and the suppliers
• Collaboration in the optimization of SCM, procurement, and master data processes
• Maintenance and further development of supplier, article, and material master data in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• Creation and evaluation of supplier key figures and SCM reports
• Close cooperation, in particular with Quality Assurance as well as with planning, production, and engineering

YOUR COMPETENCIES

You work independently and in a structured manner, enjoy rolling up your sleeves, and keep an eye on quality, costs, and deadlines. In dealing with suppliers, you appear confident and binding and convince with negotiation skills as well as a pragmatic and solution-oriented way of working.

• Completed commercial or technical basic training, ideally supplemented by further training in the field of purchasing or Supply Chain Management
• Several years of professional experience in purchasing and/or supplier management of a manufacturing industrial company
• Good technical understanding and interest in industrial manufacturing processes
• Experience in handling purchased and manufactured parts is an advantage
• Experience or contact points in quality management or Supplier Quality is an advantage
• Experience in a regulated environment such as MedTech as well as knowledge of ISO 13485 is an advantage
• Confident handling of ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central
• Strong awareness of quality, cost, and processes as well as high level of initiative
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment in cooperating with internal and external partners
• Good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Willingness for supplier visits domestically and abroad as well as to support supplier audits

YOUR PERSPECTIVES

A versatile task awaits you with direct influence on the further development of our suppliers, procurement processes, and Supply Chain.

• Scope for design and high level of personal responsibility
• State-of-the-art machine park and high technological standard
• A competent, well-coordinated team with open cooperation
• Short decision-making paths and flexible working hours
• Continuous investments in technology and organization
• Future perspectives in the innovative MedTech industry

What else awaits you:

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