Experteer OverviewJoin KONE's European SQM team to ensure supplier capability and compliance with quality, safety, and sustainability requirements. You will drive supplier excellence through audits, agreements, and performance monitoring while collaborating with cross‐functional teams. Your work supports safe, reliable People Flow across the lifecycle of building solutions.
This role offers a chance to influence product readiness, supplier development, and continuous improvement within a global leader.Retribuzione / BenefitsLead day‐to‐day SQM activities with suppliers and cross‐functional teamsPlan and conduct supplier audits per the annual programPrepare, update and negotiate supplier quality agreements (Quality Annex) with Contract OwnerSupport production readiness and changes in product development, including risk analysis and part approval processesMonitor supplier performance using defined KPIs and support the scorecard processIdentify quality issues and drive CAPA with suppliersParticipate in supplier certification and approval processesContribute to supplier development and continuous improvement initiativesSupport supplier negotiations for quality improvementsEnsure adherence to KONE sourcing principles, policies and environmental standardsResponsabilità3-7 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing processes, supplier quality management, quality engineering, supply chain, or sourcingFluency in Italian or Finnish (location dependent) and EnglishExperience in product/process auditing; familiarity with VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001Experience with PPAP and VDA 2 for supplier part approvalUnderstanding of manufacturing processes and technologies in relevant categoriesStrong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skillsExcellent project management and problem‐solving abilities; analytical mindsetGood knowledge of supplier quality tools (Control Plans, CTQ, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Lean, DMAIC, Poka‐Yoke)Self‐driven, eager to learn and coach othersWillingness to travel up to 30%Preferred MSc in a technical fieldFluency in additional European languages (e.g., German, Polish) and Lean/Six Sigma certificationIATF knowledge (preferred)Requisiti fondamentaliHybrid working model (office presence three days per week)Travel up to 30%Career and personal development opportunitiesSustainability and ethical practicesEngaging, collaborative cultureSupportive workplace environment