Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG | Germany | 33xxx Verl | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 05.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Supplier Development Manager (m/f/d)
Beckhoff Automation is a leading technology company for automation technology and a pioneer in the field of PC-based control technology. Since our foundation in 1980, we have been an independent and owner-managed family business. In the 2025 financial year, we achieved sales of EUR 1.24 billion worldwide with 5.450 employees (as of February 2026) and representations in over 75 countries. In order to strengthen our team, we are looking for a Supplier Development Manager (m/w/d). Your tasks include the design, construction and further development of the Supplier Development department. These include, for example, the establishment of quality reporting for suppliers and the derivation of measures to ensure the performance of our international supply chain. Do you love challenges and are willing to face this challenge in a dynamically growing international environment? Then we look forward to your complete application including letters, CV and certificates. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Conception, construction and establishment of the Supplier Development department Development and standardisation of processes for the joint development of high-quality products with suppliers while optimising costs and development times Implementation of Q-Gates in the procurement process (Feasibility, Capacity, Quality) Further development of the supplier audit strategy Support for product and process release Further development of supplier performance reporting regular exchange with internal stakeholders
successfully completed studies in the field of industrial engineering or technical training with additional economic qualification, ideally with a focus on quality management or a comparable subject area Multiannual professional experience in QS/QA in the purchase or production of a manufacturing company in the electronics or mechanical engineering industry Experience in the analysis and development of established processes and key figures well-founded knowledge of common methods of supplier performance management (e.g. 8D, PPAP, APQP, fault analysis) Experience in the implementation and preparation of supplier audits safe handling of Microsoft Office programs and ERP systems strong numerical affinity and interest to identify quality problems at an early stage using agentic AI multiannual relevant leadership experience proactive, structured and independent working with a high level of team capability readiness to travel about 10–20 %, also in the international environment very good German knowledge (at least C2 level) as well as very good English knowledge (at least C1 level) in word and writing
exciting tasks in an international high-tech company with a lot of space for innovative ideas and professional development an open and familiar corporate culture with flat hierarchies and a culture of personal “you” a future-proof workplace for an economically sound family-owned company an attractive remuneration, 30 days vacation, grants for occupational pensions beyond the statutory requirements, benefits in terms of assets and holidays and Christmas allowances flexible and modern working time models, including sliding time as well as the possibility of compensating for additional work through leisure or paying off with a fair supplement Depending on the task area, the option to work mobile after a successful incorporation phase and sample time on individual days
Location
![]() | Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG | |
| 33415 Verl | ||
| Germany |
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