Freelance Quality Supplier Manager

2 weken geleden


Veldhoven, Noord-Brabant, Nederland Yacht Freelance Voltijd

Are you the ideal candidate to take on the role of Quality Supplier Manager, driving for top-notch Supplier Quality Performance? Do you possess a keen analytical mind combined with a hands-on approach? Can you effortlessly handle multiple tasks simultaneously? If so, the position of Quality Supplier Manager could be the perfect fit for you.

The Quality Supplier Manager (QSM) operates within the Sourcing and Supply Chain Management department, serving as ASML's Quality logistics liaison with its supply base, ensuring Material Availability for ASML factories.

In today's intricate multi-tier supply chains, achieving full transparency and flexibility at suppliers is vital. Overseeing more than 100 chains up to seven tiers deep, the focus is on identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks and supply risks proactively. Managing the increasing complexity of ASML's systems while driving down costs for customers is essential. Collaboration with suppliers is key to reducing cycle times for components, modules, and assemblies, enhancing supply chain flexibility, and delivering greater customer value.

The department continually assesses suppliers' quality, flexibility, cycle times, compliance with move rates, and reliability in on-time deliveries, fostering supplier development across all aspects. This ensures that ASML's supply chain remains at the forefront of technological advancements and can swiftly adapt to evolving market conditions.

Job Mission

As a Quality Supplier Manager:

  • You are accountable for managing the Quality and Operational Performance of selected Key Suppliers.


- You serve as the primary Quality interface between suppliers and ASML, collaborating with stakeholders to devise sustainable solutions for Material Quality Non-Conformities, driving Business Process Improvements, and ensuring effective communication with internal stakeholders.

-- You are an integral member of the Supplier Account Team, strategically managing these suppliers and acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers.


- Key areas of focus include Quality Management Systems, Operational Excellence, Quality Control, Complaint Handling, Configuration, and Change Management.

Main focus areas:


- Promoting the Voice of the Customer across ASML, suppliers, and sub-tiers

- Analyzing customer and factory quality notifications, fostering problem-solving capabilities


- Collaborating with suppliers to establish and implement supplier quality roadmaps


- Optimizing and enhancing Supply Chain Quality


- Encouraging suppliers to adopt a proactive Zero Defects Mindset


- Driving (Business) Process Improvements


- Ensuring management commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability


- Facilitating accelerated learning

Role and Responsibilities

As a QSM, you oversee your Suppliers' Product Quality Performance, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality agreements. You are responsible for driving improvements and changes in Supplier Quality Management processes to uphold product quality standards. Your duties involve coordinating Quality Steerco's with suppliers, leveraging your expertise in quality management, analytical thinking, professional networking, and interpersonal skills to:


- Enhance supplier quality performance by enforcing existing quality agreements and improvement actions, while initiating internal changes to eliminate Material Notification (MN's) and Deviation Notifications (DN's)


- Participate in Supplier Audits to identify gaps in supplier quality management systems, managing Improvement Plans to address open issues and mitigate risks


- Guide suppliers in utilizing ASML-designed systems, processes, and quality tools to enhance their operational maturity


- Validate and approve Product Readiness for release to volume operations


- Ensure timely resolution of supplier-related issues: MN's, DN's, and AIR (ASML Issue Resolution)


- Align the Supplier Quality Roadmap with ASML's quality performance goals


- Lead quality escalations, coordinating cross-sector teams with suppliers to resolve production and field disruptions caused by quality issues

Education and Experience

- Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Optical, Industrial)

- Green or Black Belt / Lean Six Sigma experience, including tools like SPC, FMEA, 8D

- Experience in managing Supplier Quality Performance in complex High-Tech and low-volume industries

- Proficiency in Quality Improvement & Operational Excellence in a Manufacturing environment

- Involvement in improvement projects across the Supply Chain

- Experience in auditing (ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent) and quality tools

- Familiarity with complex work environments involving multiple stakeholders

Skills


- Proficient in data analysis and drawing valuable conclusions


- Strong communication and influencing abilities to drive internal and supplier changes


- Track record in process optimization and improvement


- Effective planning and alignment skills


- Results-oriented with a team-focused approach


- Capacity to manage complexity and persuade stakeholders effectively

If you believe you are a suitable candidate for this role, please share your updated resume and cover letter.

Preferred start date: July 15th, 2024

Assignment duration: until February 2025

FTE: 40 hours (32 hours negotiable)

Shift: Regular day shift

Work-from-home: Partially (3 days in the office)

Department: Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

Preferred language: English



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