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Spezialist Supplier Quality (m/w/d)

KNDS DeutschlandMünchen, Bayern🇩🇪GermanyPosted 12 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role at KNDS Deutschland offers a fantastic opportunity to shape supplier quality within a leading European defense systems provider, with significant potential for professional growth and skill development. If you thrive on strategic supplier engagement, quality assurance, and contributing to complex projects in a respected company, this hybrid position is an excellent next step in your career journey. Apply today to join their collaborative environment and make a real impact.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
München, Bayern, Germany
Posted
6 weeks ago
SAP

Job Description

Spezialist Supplier Quality | Munich, Germany | Hybrid

This employer is a leading European systems house renowned for developing, manufacturing, and servicing a diverse portfolio of defense systems, from battle tanks to artillery. As part of a major European group, they are at the forefront of consolidating the defense land systems industry, offering complex and challenging roles within a collaborative environment that blends innovation with deep-rooted experience.

The Role

  • Responsible for planning and conducting supplier meetings and audits for quality assessment, selection, approval, and development of suppliers.
  • Independently negotiate and agree on overarching quality assurance agreements and complex QA specifications with suppliers.
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of all necessary measures for supplier selection, managing the supplier portal including assessment and approval.
  • Develop and continuously enhance strategic QA specifications.
  • Manage and consolidate product groups or projects from a supplier development perspective, including internal and external escalation management.
  • Prepare supplier risk classifications based on defined QM assessment criteria and conduct them in collaboration with Supplier Quality.
  • Coordinate internal and external corrective actions, track their implementation, and conduct supplier acceptance and initial sample inspections.
  • Define and monitor quality measures when relocating assemblies to other suppliers.
  • Train and instruct employees and suppliers on quality-related topics.

What You'll Need

  • Completed technical degree or equivalent qualification with long-standing relevant professional experience.
  • Completed additional training as a QM Auditor is required; further relevant qualifications are advantageous.
  • Sound knowledge of manufacturing techniques and practical experience with QM management tools (e.g., FMEA, 8D method).
  • Good IT skills, particularly with common applications (MS-Office, SAP/R3, Babtec, CAQ).
  • Negotiating proficiency in English, high willingness to travel, and strong negotiation and assertiveness skills.

What's On Offer

  • A secure employment in a stable industry.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including holiday and Christmas bonuses, and a company canteen.

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