Supplier Quality Manager (m/f/d)

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

Do you thrive in an international environment and enjoy working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds?
Are you someone who prefers to tackle challenges proactively rather than wait for them to arise—combining strong communication skills with a business-oriented mindset?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you:
As a Supply Quality Manager at our Lengau site, you will take ownership of quality assurance for our external welding and plastic suppliers.
Your responsibilities will include evaluating and supporting sub-suppliers, conducting audits, and actively guiding your suppliers in their continuous improvement journey.
Your goal: to ensure the highest quality standards and foster long-term, sustainable partnerships.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execution of supplier audits within the department in accordance with the global audit plan, as well as monitoring of relevant quality KPIs and implementation of appropriate corrective action
• Continuous qualitative development of our products in close collaboration with internal departments and suppliers, including planning and support of sampling processes during supplier approvals
• Evaluation and continuous improvement of quality processes together with suppliers to ensure consistently high product quality
• Monitoring and further development of supplier quality performance
• Identification and coordination of key complaint areas and implementation of sustainable improvement measures

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed technical education (apprenticeship/master craftsman) e.g welding, milling etc or a comparable qualification with several years of professional experience
• Several years of experience in quality management/quality assurance or customer service
• Production knowledge in mechanical processing and welding
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting in complex systems, as well as intercultural competence and strong communication skills in an international environment
• Fluent in German and English, with a willingness to travel approximately 45% within Europe

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management "PALfit"
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 60.962,30 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.