Supplier Quality & Development Business Partner

Carrier

Supplier Quality & Development professional influencing supplier qualification and quality issue resolution processes at Carrier. Managing projects and conducting supplier assessments while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeAllendorf (Eder) • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts supplier qualification / certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes
Analyzes and makes recommendations on quality data and the development of part / supplier specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions
Provides research on and explanations of root cause analysis & problem solving (Red-X & 8D) in escape management procedures
Develops corrective and / or preventive actions for systemic process and product design problems for product provided by suppliers
Conducts processes and procedures for supplier qualification / certification, source inspection and material release processes, and Correction Action Boards / DQ Clinics with suppliers
Drives support for the Carrier Supplier Gold program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability
Reviews processes and metrics and makes recommendations to ensure supplier is capable to meet all requirements for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (UPPAP) acceptance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed technical qualification (minimum: Technician)
Several years of professional experience in Supplier Quality and Supplier Development
Strong knowledge of Quality Management and Materials/Supply Management
Methodological expertise: structured problem solving (8D) and experience with FMEA, SPC, and audit management
Experience in complaint and escalation management
SAP knowledge and strong user skills in spreadsheet and presentation tools (e.g., Excel/PowerPoint)
Willingness to travel, 40%
Completed degree (Business Administration or Engineering) preferred
International experience in Supplier Quality & Development preferred
Automotive experience preferred
German language skills in addition to very good English preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pension provision: Start planning for the future now and benefit from our company pension scheme
Attractive mobility options through partnerships (e.g. Job Bike) that are kind to both the environment and your wallet
Christmas bonus and holiday pay? Of course, and even more than the legal minimum
Holidays: With us, you get 30 days’ paid holiday a year

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Hard Skills & Tools

supplier qualificationsupplier certificationquality issue resolutionroot cause analysisproblem solvingcorrective actionsFMEASPCaudit managementcomplaint management

Soft Skills

structured problem solvingcontinuous improvementcommunicationanalytical thinkingrecommendation makingcollaborationadaptabilityattention to detailorganizational skillsleadership

Certifications

technical qualificationdegree in Business Administrationdegree in Engineering