TRIA Tria, an Avnet company, gets your products to market faster, better and stronger with compute, system and HMI innovation. Our mission is to help OEM customers build user interface solutions that meet the future demand of innovation and quality with reduced time to market utilizing our platform technologies and design & manufacturing capabilities. Tria builds embedded compute, system and HMI solutions that meet the demand for innovation and quality, with reduced time to market, utilizing Tria’s platform technologies, design and manufacturing capabilities, and a world-class team of experts. Main Objective of the position - Maintaining and further developing a supplier quality management system with strong customer focus - Definition and implementation of specific internal and external quality requirements (e.g. specifications and guidelines, manuals, regulations, legal requirements, etc.). - Strengthening the end customer and supplier relationship for mutual benefit, achieving a special position for the benefit of Avnet and its end customers. - Providing specialist advice to management, supplier management, technical marketing, purchasing organisations and the legal department in the assessment of existing suppliers and the selection of new suppliers. - Continuous improvement and reduction of errors and risks within the supply chain. - Maintaining and further developing a functioning escalation management system. Main tasks and responsibilities - Supporting the purchasing organisations with risk assessments and the systematic evaluation and further development of product and service quality. - Supporting the BDM and Technical specialist organisations with quality requirements and and quality roadmap for new projects in close cooperation with the departments - Close co-operation with QM and the Technical Complaints Management (TCM) department - evaluation and further development of supplier service and product quality. - Supporting purchasing, sales and end customers in critical delivery matters. - (Special) release of products and services following complaints. - Continuous evaluation and monitoring of supplier quality. - Planning and implementation of internal audits and external supplier audits (3rd party audits). - Defining, implementing and validating immediate and improvement measures for suppliers. - Initiating and/or participating in supplier visits, discussions and QBRs. Further Tasks - Deputising for colleagues in the Quality Management department. - Contract review and negotiation (customer, quality assurance and supplier contracts). - Project activities as required. - Organisation and implementation of training courses. - Compliance with and implementation of applicable occupational safety requirements and instructions. Requirement profile Professional - Several years of experience in logistics, supplier, quality and/or supply chain management. - Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures: ISO9001, IATF, VDA, FMEA, PPAP, APQP etc. - QM manager and auditor training, process analysis and process management. - Very good MS Office user skills. - German at native speaker level, business fluent in written and spoken English. Personal - Strong communication skills and adept at liaising with suppliers and automotive end customers. - Analytical, structured and results-orientated. - Convincing and assertive. - Medium to high willingness to travel at home and abroad as required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnowavnet.com, Asia applicants - hrnow.asiaavnet.com, EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEAavnet.eu. Job Applicant EMEA Imprints