Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (m/f/d)

Where your expertise is needed

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe. Present across 27 countries with around 5,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.3 billion in 2023, supplying more than 7.4 million active customers with its 5.8 million vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands. Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!

What we’re looking for

The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (m/f/d) will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality standards of our packaging and products. This position involves active communication with suppliers, managing complaints, and ensuring that all packaging adjustments meet our company's high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Complaint Management:

• Act as the primary contact for the "packaging adjustment" channel, aiming to resolve issues effectively and diplomatically.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers for resolving discrepancies, aiming for outcomes that satisfy both parties.

2. Supplier Coordination:

• Track and verify compliance from suppliers to ensure all agreements, particularly concerning packaging and product quality, are upheld in future orders.

3. Documentation and Analysis:

• Prepare comprehensive complaints and reports with precise details, including photographic evidence and cost implications, to document any quality deviations.

4. Competitive Analysis:

• Keep an eye on competitors’ packaging strategies and integrate these insights by setting relevant tasks for the warehouse team.

5. Product Sampling and Requests:

• Collaborate with engineers to send sample requests to suppliers, ensuring that all specifications are met.

6. Technical Support:

• Offer technical assistance and recommend process improvements for quality control to suppliers.
• Coordinate the sampling process and oversee the delivery for laboratory testing to ensure sample integrity.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Negotiation Skills: Proven experience in negotiating and building relationships with contractors or suppliers.
• Quick Learner: Ability to quickly absorb new information and conduct thorough research.
• Cross-Functional Skills: Experience in collaborating with various teams to enhance product management.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using PCs and office software, notably Excel and Google Sheets, along with experience with Jira.
• Language Skills: both Russian and English, with at least a B2 level proficiency.
• Teamwork: Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.
• Office Location: The position will be based at our office located on Kablowa 1, Szczecin

Perks at work

• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
• Fast growing international company with stable employment
• A cafeteria benefit system, thanks to which you can choose the option you will use - life insurance, private medical care, sports card, cinema tickets and others
• Guaranteed 26 days of vacation per calendar year, regardless of seniority
• An extra day off so you can celebrate your birthday
• Mental Wellbeing Program – providing you and your immediate family members with free and confidential mental and physical health support services for a wide range of personal and work-related issues
• AUTODOC Corporate Discount (1,080 Euros per annum) to order parts for their own use at special discounted rates
• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
• Free English, German and Polish language classes
• Referral Program with attractive incentives
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work