Supplier Quality Development Specialist (New Product Integration)

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Specialist | Full-Time | Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
Supplier Quality Development Specialist (New Product Integration)

Shape the future of renewable energy with Vestas!
Your role as a Supplier Quality Development Specialist will involve key responsibilities in promoting innovation with our suppliers and ensuring consistent quality across the Supplier Quality & Development team at Vestas. Engage in worldwide partnerships to achieve significant project outcomes and assist in the innovation of modern turbines that support the progression of Vestas’ strategic vision.
Ready to make an impact in supplier quality and global procurement?
Apply now to join Vestas and be a part of the green energy revolution!

Vestas Technology & Operations > Quality > Supplier Quality & Development > Standards, Offshore and NPI Program Management

Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within Supplier Quality & Development, you'll find our department, Standards, Offshore and NPI Program Management.
Vestas Supplier Quality and Development is part of Vestas Quality, working in close partnership with Global Procurement. Our mission is to instill and uphold Vestas’ winning quality culture among our suppliers, with a clear focus on ensuring a “right-first-time” approach. This means working exclusively with highly qualified suppliers.
Our team is culturally diverse and globally distributed, collaborating closely with regional peers across multiple countries. As ambassadors of quality, we have an important role in developing supplier innovation, particularly in new turbine development projects, supporting Vestas’ aspirational strategy forward.

Responsibilities
Global Procurement Program Manager (GP PM) and SQD Business Partnering

• Act as the primary representative of the Supplier Quality & Development (SQD) function, partnering closely with Global Procurement Program Management (GP PM). Collaborate in the development and implementation of Program Management processes with the GP PM department. Align deliverables for Offshore Readiness with GP PM inputs. Coordinate with SQD Modules and Regions to provide updates on supplier activities and item status, ensuring alignment with Program Management needs
• Ensure a comprehensive overview of SQD Supplier Assessments, Improvements, and ITEM Approvals for New Product Introductions, aligning with the Program Management requirements. Provide necessary reporting for SQD Global Modules and Regions to GP PM where applicable
• Collaborate with SQD Governance, Standards, and Transformation to update ITAP Offshore Customer activities, in line with the Program Management requirements of GP PM

Business Excellence

• Enhance efficiency by promoting lean processes and advancing tool development/optimization (digitalization) related to SQD inputs for GP Program Management

Governance

• Propose KPIs and targets, ensuring fulfillment within the Program Management area. Ensure visibility of key SQD activities for major projects within Program Management. Ensure early engagement of SQD and suppliers for necessary activities in the Program Management area
• Monitor and escalate potential risks related to projects, supplies, and items
• Escalate risks associated with design, procurement, or supplier readiness that may impact project success
  

Qualifications
We are seeking an ideal candidate with the following qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent qualification
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Management, Global Procurement, or Program/Project Management, working with culturally diverse teams in a matrix organization
• Green Belt Six Sigma certification (beneficial)
• Certified auditor for ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS 18001 (beneficial)
• Practical experience with the APQP framework
• Relevant background in Procurement and experience working with suppliers on complex projects
• Industry experience in a similar role or relevant background is highly desirable
  

Competencies
We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies

• Good business insight and proven project management skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and implement effective strategies
• Good communication skills in English
• Ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate effectively to achieve shared goals
• Self-motivated, with strong independent learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to work with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment
• Good mediation skills to navigate differing perspectives and find optimal solutions for the company’s mission. Additionally, the ability to drive, coordinate, and ensure the delivery of strategic priority projects related to Supplier Quality & Development is essential
  

What we offer
We offer you the opportunity to make a difference and to work in a multicultural and international company, where you have the possibility to improve your skills and develop professionally. Build, coordinate, and promote the safety & quality strategy and make the difference with the support of senior management.

Additional information
Our preferred work location for this role is our office in Aarhus, Denmark
Up to 40 travel days per year.
Please be advised to apply on or before 8th Nov 2024.
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.