Supplier Development Manager (m/w/d)

About the Position

Supplier Development Manager (m/w/d)

Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, a leading technology company for automation and a pioneer in the field of PC-based control technology, is seeking a Supplier Development Manager to join our international team. If you are passionate about challenges and ready to take on this task in a dynamic, growing, international environment, we look forward to receiving your complete application including cover letter, CV, and certificates.

Responsibilities

• Conception, establishment, and development of the Supplier Development department
• Continuous improvement and standardization of processes for the joint development of high-quality products with suppliers while optimizing costs and development times
• Implementation of Q-Gates in the procurement process (Feasibility, Capacity, Quality)
• Development of the supplier audit strategy
• Support in product and process approvals
• Development of supplier performance reporting
• Regular exchange with internal stakeholders

Requirements

• Successful completion of a degree in (Industrial) Engineering or a technical education with a business administration qualification, ideally with a focus on quality management or a comparable field
• Several years of professional experience in QS/QA in purchasing or in the production of a manufacturing company in the electronics or mechanical engineering industry
• Experience in the analysis and development of established processes and key figures
• Sound knowledge of common supplier performance management methods (e.g., 8D, PPAP, APQP, error analysis)
• Experience in conducting and preparing for supplier audits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ERP systems
• Strong affinity for numbers and interest in using agentic AI to identify quality problems early
• Several years of relevant management experience is advantageous
• Proactive, structured, and independent working style with a high degree of teamwork
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–20%, including international travel
• Very good German skills (at least C2 level) and very good English skills (at least C1 level) in speech and writing

We Offer

• Exciting tasks in an international high-tech company with plenty of room for innovative ideas and professional development
• An open and family-oriented corporate culture with flat hierarchies and a personal "Du" culture
• A future-proof job with a financially solid, family-owned company
• Attractive compensation, 30 days of vacation, contributions to occupational pension schemes beyond statutory requirements, asset-forming benefits, as well as vacation and Christmas bonuses
• Flexible and modern working time models, including flextime and the option to compensate overtime with time off or have it paid with a fair surcharge
• Depending on the area of responsibility, the option to work remotely on certain days after a successful onboarding and probationary period

About the Company

Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG is a leading technology company for automation and a pioneer in the field of PC-based control technology. Since our foundation in 1980, we have been an independent and family-owned company. In the fiscal year 2025, we achieved a turnover of 1.24 billion euros worldwide with 5,450 employees (as of February 2026) and representations in over 75 countries.

For questions, please contact:

Lisanne Ongsiek

Human Resources

[email protected]

+49 5246 963-0

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