Supplier Development Engineer

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a

Supplier Development Engineer (m/f/d)

to join our team working for a better future.

The preferred location for the position is Hamburg, Germany but also could be Hørsholm, Denmark or Drammen, Norway.

What you will be doing

You will be responsible to deal with the suppliers of several commodities belonging to the Purchasing Category Y52.

As Supplier Development Engineer you will focus on these responsibilities:

• Identify, develop and execute Supplier Development actions for category team's scope of supply
• Monitor and analyse supplier performance and give guidance accordingly
• Take ownership and action on Quality, Delivery and Cost activities utilizing defined Supplier Development tools (e.g. supplier audit, WPAP, PQAP)
• Actively participate in the Category action plan creation including decision making of supplier rationalization and change
• Execute supplier audits and audit follow-up according to supplier audit plan
• Develop and execute Supplier Development action plan for supplier improvements
• Support suppliers with operational excellence / organizational growth / product improvement and development initiative
• Assess and follow up the suppliers' quality management systems and Supplier Management System (VMS) rating
• Point of contact for supplier with an escalated quality, delivery or technical problem
• Participate in the development of Wärtsilä's tools and procedures for Supplier Development and in other assigned development projects.

The below will enable you to shine in this role:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering and/or Business or other relevant field.
• Solid understanding of sourcing and supply management. Two years of experience in sourcing, technology or quality.
• Process development and project management knowledge coupled with a strong focus on problem solving, quality, speed and cost
• Solution oriented approach, capability to implement and persistency to follow-up activities to ensure sustainability
• Good knowledge of manufacturing process and testing and/or other industrial manufacturing environment
• Able to work in a distributed team and self-driven approach
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Fluent command in English, both oral and written and good networking capacity, willingness to travel
• Experience in working with Continuous Improvement Process tools regarding Quality, Delivery and Cost (Kaizen, 5S, 6 Sigma, TQM, etc.), knowledge of SD toolbox, SAP and Wärtsilä's reporting tool are seen as advantages

Why you and us

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Federico Sinico, Manager Strategic Sourcing, through email federico.sinico@wartsila.com with any question related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 20/09/2024

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.