Supplier Quality Development Manager
Core
Lead supplier quality development activities by executing Valmet's global Supplier Development Maturity Model to harmonize processes and develop supplier capabilities.
Role type
Supplier Quality Development Manager
Builds
Scalable, consistent, and high-performing quality execution across Valmet's supply base
Domain
Manufacturing (Pulp, Paper, Energy) / Supply Chain Quality
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier development methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, PDCA, APQP), Process standardization, Data literacy, Coaching and facilitation, Cross-regional project leadership
Preferred skills
Capital projects experience, Low-volume high-complexity manufacturing environment experience, ISO 9001 or VDA 6.3 standards familiarity
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, PDCA, APQP, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3
Responsibilities
Lead deployment of supplier development plans based on risk and maturity; Drive harmonization of supplier quality processes and reporting; Identify and address supplier capability gaps using structured methods; Monitor and report supplier improvement progress using standardized KPIs; Coach SQM colleagues and suppliers to embed continuous improvement culture; Support global initiatives to refine the Supplier Development Maturity Model
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC