Supplier Quality Manager

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Manager to join our Global Sourcing team at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa, Finland. Join us and make a difference by ensuring product quality and fostering strong supplier relationships.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Vaisala is recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025 study. Our team of over 2,300 experts and 59 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

• We take every measure for the planet. Our technology and data play a vital role in understanding, mitigating, and adapting to climate change. We enable climate action from optimizing industrial processes to advancing the energy transition, predicting hurricanes and wildfires to monitoring road conditions.
• Numbers speak louder than words. The engagement (4.0/5) and leadership (4.0/5) indexes in our annual employee survey show that people like it here. Commitment to equality is a given, and we have zero gender-pay gap.
• When stakes are high. Our solutions provide the most accurate and reliable measurements around the globe and on Mars. 28% of us work in R&D creating science-based innovations that endure the extremes. To stay ahead of the game, we invest around 12% of our net sales in research and development. 

Why join us?

• Independent and accountable role with the backing of a team of experienced professionals.
• Great visibility across the entire organization, from product development to end-user engagement.
• Opportunity to learn, grow, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels in a genuinely international setting.
• Leading performance, not location. Our culture is trust-based. We treasure face-to-face collaboration with our colleagues, but hybrid work and flexibility are the new norm for us.

What's your role?

You will be part of our Supplier Quality Management team of 6 professionals. Together with the team, you will have an excellent opportunity to impact and improve the quality, reliability and safety of our products. In this role you will be working in close co-operation with Sourcing Category Managers, Process Engineers and our suppliers. You will report to Senior Manager, Supplier Quality.

Your main responsibilities are:

Drive Supplier Quality by Problem Solving, Case Handling, and Continuous Improvement:

• Lead Quality Development: Take ownership of the quality roadmap for a portfolio of critical suppliers, ensuring their development aligns with strategic goals through systematic Quality Improvement Projects (QIP).
• Resolve Supplier Issues: Manage supplier-related quality issues efficiently, ensuring systematic completion, closure, and clear communication.
• Be the Quality Representative: Participate in MRB (Material Review Board) activities and act as the supplier quality representative for Vaisala Weather Factory.

Supplier Auditing and On-Site Support:

• Lead and Participate in Audits: Maintain the audit plan, ensuring thorough and effective supplier audits.
• Ensure Corrective Actions: Oversee the completion of corrective actions to address any identified issues.
• Enhance Supplier Quality: Provide on-site support to improve suppliers' quality and processes, especially when urgent issues arise.

What will you bring?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in technology, engineering, or supply chain management.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality management, supplier management, or quality management in the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of industrial supply networks, industrial factory operations and experience in supplier collaboration, preferably in electronics or in mechanics.
• ISO9001 lead auditor training or equivalent work experience (IRCA certified training preferred).
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or demonstratable equivalent knowledge.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, along with the ability to coach and influence without formal authority.
• Attitude of taking Initiative, responsibility and willingness to travel.

Nice to Have Requirements:

• ISO14001 auditor training and / or experience in sustainability management in industrial setting.
• Statistical software knowledge: Minitab or equivalent.
• Familiarity with international standards in the electronics and/or mechanical industries.

For additional information please contact Konsta Korhonen, Senior Manager, Operations Quality at +358 4003 64148. Time-slots to reach the hiring manager are Tuesday, April 29th between 12.00 - 13.00 hrs, Friday, May 2nd between 11.00 - 12.00 hrs and Wednesday, May 7th between 12.00 - 13.00 hrs (Eastern European Time). 

Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.

Competitive Compensation: € 52 160 - € 78 240 annually. Salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, and alignment with industry standards and local market factors.

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on May 11th, 2025, via the application form.