Ph3Experteer Overview /h3pJoin 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. /ph3Retribuzione / Benefits /h3ulliLead day‑to‑day SQM activities with suppliers and cross‑functional teams /liliPlan and conduct supplier audits per the annual program /liliPrepare, update and negotiate supplier quality agreements (Quality Annex) with Contract Owner /liliSupport production readiness and changes in product development, including risk analysis and part approval processes /liliMonitor supplier performance using defined KPIs and support the scorecard process /liliIdentify quality issues and drive CAPA with suppliers /liliParticipate in supplier certification and approval processes /liliContribute to supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives /liliSupport supplier negotiations for quality improvements /liliEnsure adherence to KONE sourcing principles, policies and environmental standards /li /ulh3Responsabilità /h3ulli3-7 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing processes, supplier quality management, quality engineering, supply chain, or sourcing /liliFluency in Italian or Finnish (location dependent) and English /liliExperience in product/process auditing; familiarity with VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 /liliExperience with PPAP and VDA 2 for supplier part approval /liliUnderstanding of manufacturing processes and technologies in relevant categories /liliStrong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills /liliExcellent project management and problem‑solving abilities; analytical mindset /liliGood knowledge of supplier quality tools (Control Plans, CTQ, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Lean, DMAIC, Poka‑Yoke) /liliSelf‑driven, eager to learn and coach others /liliWillingness to travel up to 30% /liliPreferred MSc in a technical field /liliFluency in additional European languages (e.g., German, Polish) and Lean/Six Sigma certification /liliIATF knowledge (preferred) /li /ulh3Requisiti fondamentali /h3ulliHybrid working model (office presence three days per week) /liliTravel up to 30% /liliCareer and personal development opportunities /liliSustainability and ethical practices /liliEngaging, collaborative culture /liliSupportive workplace environment /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr