Global Supply Chain Quality Manager (m|f|d)

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Global Supply Chain Quality Manager (m|f|d) 
Division Hydro | Location Heidenheim
 

Shape the future of renewable energy with Voith Hydro!

Join a global leader in sustainable energy solutions and take charge of ensuring supplier quality excellence across our worldwide supply chain. As Global Supply Chain Quality Manager (m|f|d), you will lead international teams, drive supplier development, and embed quality standards into every process from sourcing strategies to final inspections.

Your Tasks

• Lead global and regional quality teams while aligning strategies with Voith Hydro’s renewable energy objectives.
• Qualify and release suppliers through audits, monitor certifications, and ensure compliance with company requirements.
• Drive preventive quality measures and follow up on supplier development activities such as PFMEAs.
• Manage supplier performance using KPIs, initiate corrective actions, and decide on blocking or releasing suppliers based on defined criteria.
• Plan and coordinate inspections and FATs at supplier facilities, reporting results to project quality teams.
• Support cost optimization initiatives (OPEX, Lean) and integrate quality requirements into sourcing strategies and schedules.
• Participate in key supplier meetings (e.g., KoM), provide quality input, and conduct process audits and data-driven verifications.
• Capture lessons learned and implement improvements in the management system.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in supplier quality management, ideally within renewable energy or industrial sectors.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing international teams and complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards, supplier audits, and lean methodologies, with the ability to apply these across global supply chains.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and intercultural skills to effectively engage with stakeholders worldwide.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally and thrive in a dynamic, global business environment.

Apply now via our career portal.

The Voith Hydro GmbH & Co. KG | VHZ is looking forward to your application!

Your personal contact

Talent Acquisition Team • Yunus Topal • Tel. +49 7321 37 3722

Job ID77289