Supplier Quality Manager

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR **About the Team** The Supplier Quality Manager role has a team of 7 direct reports and 4 indirect reports. The Supplier Quality team is made up of Supplier Development Engineers, Supplier Quality Engineers and the Incoming Quality Inspection team. This role will be based full time at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Redbank, QLD. **About the Role** The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational management support to Procurement by overseeing various supplier quality projects to ensure performance and deliverables of contractors/ suppliers are consistent with global and local business requirements. - The general and generic duties of the Supplier Quality Manager include, but not limited to: - Lead the effort on supplier vetting and performance review process through a balance scorecard approach; - Collect and evaluate supplier quality data and report/present supplier performance metrics monthly and as requested; - Embed the formal risk management approach which applies at all levels of the organisation and will enable an effective control mechanism for all members of the Company to identify those elements of concern and for management to be assured of good oversight and management processes to be applied to ensure our ongoing success; - Lead and conduct external audits and participate in internal audit of contractors and supplier quality systems to ensure compliance with global and local business requirements and applicable regulatory requirements; - Identify "At-Risk" suppliers and employ quality strategies with them to prevent production of defective product; - Support the external suppliers with the use of preventive quality methods, process capability and supplier production process to ensure high quality and permanent improvement of supplier performance; - Collaborate with the local Procurement Team and global supply base to identify new suppliers, sourcing evaluations and risk assessments and assist them with supplier corrective actions, technical and the delivery of quality products; and - Assist in training both internal and external suppliers on the supplier management documentation requirements from Australian Defence. WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE **What are we looking for?** Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly. The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes: - Tertiary qualifications in Business, Supply Chain Management, Quality, Engineering or related field; - Demonstrated 5-10 years’ experience in supplier evaluation/selection and supply base management; - Demonstrated progressive leadership experience (3-5 years) in managing a geographically dispersed team; - Proven experience within project/ program management experience in the manufacturing/ defence/ government environment; - Experience working in a large matrix organisation; - Advance MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); - Ability to travel both domestically and internationally when required; and - Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship). WHAT WE OFFER YOU - Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight - Working in a great team and with exciting products - State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria - Internal incentive and referral program - Opportunity for career development and further training - Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community - Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400 - Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases - Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations - Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships - Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing WHO WE ARE Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment. Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a t