Supplier Development Technician - Procurement Quality Management | Techniker als Lieferantenentwickler (m/w/d) im Bereich Procurement Quality Management

ifm electronic gmbh

Tettnang, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 16, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Supplier Development Technician within the Procurement Quality Management department, you will act as a global representative for quality and process standards across the international supply chain. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve selecting and qualifying suppliers in collaboration with internal departments such as R&D and Production. You will be responsible for planning and conducting supplier audits, tracking corrective measures, and performing root cause analyses for components used in serial production. This role is pivotal in developing global strategic guidelines and ensuring long-term problem resolution within the ifm group. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking an international environment with a family-owned company culture, offering a high degree of autonomy, flexible working hours, and significant remote work options. You will have the opportunity to influence global quality standards while traveling internationally (up to 20%) to engage directly with suppliers.

Required Skills

Education

Completed technical degree (Bachelor/Master) or state-certified technician (Staatlich geprüfter Techniker) specializing in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in quality management with a focus on auditing
  • Experience in supplier selection and qualification processes
  • Proven background in failure analysis and sustainable problem-solving for serial production parts
  • Experience in planning and implementing quality assurance measures
  • Technical foresight and holistic understanding of products, processes, and supply chains

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • International travel readiness of up to 20% is required. Proficiency in MS Office (specifically Outlook, Excel, Word, OneNote, and PowerAutomate) is expected.