PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Execute Kalmar Sourcing Supplier Development processes, tools and strategies, to Continuously improve Suppliers performance to mitigate risks in terms of Quality , Delivery , Capacity and Sustainability in close cooperation with the Global Supplier Development Manager and Divisional Category Leaders . 13 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES ● Actively manage and support the Supplier Development team day-to-day activities within the region ● Drive and lead set Supplier Development processes, strategies and team to achieve assigned business plan and project targets, by developing, establishing and rolling out set strategies to drive supplier quality and delivery performance within the region in close cooperation with the Global Supplier Development Director and Divisional Category Leaders ● Implement and maintain Supplier quality procedures & standards ● Manage process for supplier evaluation and supplier audits ● Manage quality/delivery targets in consistency with Kalmar needs ● To implement and use KALMAR supplier development processes & tools ● Coordinate and manage supplier quality/delivery issues from pre-production, serial production and market. ● Manage and coordinate /maintaining: -all SD aspects of new parts introduction and change control -actions to develop suppliers to meet quality and delivery performance of supplied material -supplier status on escalated suppliers ● Manage a portfolio with Suppliers for Continuous improvement..
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES ● Responsible for securing own and co-workers’ safety and health with all possible means. ● Description of subordinate / function responsibilities if applicable.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education ● University degree in Engineering.( Or similar ) 13 Experience ● Min.7 year’s professional experience of quality management and production systems in batch or mass production. ● Product Development within Purchasing is required with Supply Chain experience background is a plus ● Management experience 13 Competencies ● Manage and lead teams in a matrix culture ● Production-, Manufacturing-, Quality system-, Project management skills. ● Strong communication skills in English ● Proven ability to work effectively in matrix organization and ability to manage and influence others ● Fluent in English in written and spoken WORKING TOGETHER WITH ● Sourcing, Supplier Development management and teams, Planets and it’s departments, Aftermarket and warranty representatives, Suppliers, R&D departments
