Supplier Developer

Functional area:  Purchasing
Country:  Czech Republic
City:  Brno
Company name:  Leybold GmbH
Date of posting:  May 13, 2025

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Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

 

Are you passionate about driving supplier excellence and ensuring sustainable, high-quality processes? Join us as a Supplier Developer for our product company in Germany, where you'll play a leading role in auditing, improving, and aligning supplier performance with our quality and sustainability goals across our European supplier base.

 

Your Tasks:

  • Plan and execute supplier process audits (e.g., potential analyses, process sign-offs, ATEX, regular audits) at international supplier sites based on global standards.
  • Coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Ensure the effective implementation of sustainability targets and compliance with legal environmental regulations throughout the supply chain.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive continuous improvement in processes, quality, and compliance.

 

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university qualification) plus minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role in supplier development or quality engineering.
  • Solid knowledge of supplier development methodologies, project management, auditing practices and knowledge in electrotechnology.
  • Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Business-fluent in German and English.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Willingness to travel regularly.
  • Strong social competence, a team-oriented mindset, and assertiveness when driving results.

 

What do we offer?

  • A friendly and supportive team – it's not just a cliché, but something we genuinely live by, with regular team events and social activities.
  • Opportunities for career growth within the company, with various paths across different areas.
  • A strong focus on work–life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid model (3 days home, 2 days office).
  • Support for your professional development – access to LinkedIn Learning, language & soft skills training.
  • Annual financial bonuses and regular salary increases.
  • A wide range of benefits including meal vouchers, pension contributions, wellness vouchers, and a Multisport card.

 

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