SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | TRAVEL ACROSS CZ & GERMANY

Location
Contract Type
Full-time
Salary
50 000 - 60 000 Kč
Work from home
Flexible work hours
Published
Reference
1001055
Job description

Do you enjoy combining technical know-how with strong communication and problem-solving skills? This position offers a chance to take ownership of supplier quality and development processes, work with innovative technologies, and see your impact across multiple European plants. If you’re ready for a dynamic role with frequent travel and real responsibility, this might be the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

  • act as the primary technical contact between suppliers and production plants in the Czech Republic and abroad
  • lead implementation of supplier quality processes and supplier base development
  • take part in supplier selection and qualification decisions
  • monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions when needed
  • evaluate data on supplier quality, capacity, and efficiency, proposing improvement solutions
  • coordinate communication between suppliers and internal European teams
  • represent the PSDE team during meetings and technical audits
  • support the introduction of new technologies and identify innovation opportunities within the supply base
Requirements
  • high school or university degree
  • minimum 2–3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in automotive
  • willingness to travel up to 75% (Czech Republic / Germany, mostly by car)
  • knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards is an advantage
  • very good command of English (C1), German is an advantage
  • strong MS Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint), SAP experience is an advantage
  • excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills
  • independence, accuracy, and ability to stay calm under pressure
Benefits
  • 5 weeks of vacation
  • flexible working hours
  • annual performance bonus
  • pension or long-term investment contribution
  • subsidized meals or e-meal vouchers
  • company laptop and phone
  • language courses and professional development opportunities
  • projects with new technologies and international cooperation
Other notes
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