New Supplier Identification & Development
Proactively identify, approach, evaluate, and qualify new strategic suppliers in aligned with HRS's technology roadmap, quality standards, and cost targets
Build and maintain a pipeline of potential suppliers across relevant categories (materials, components, equipment)
Represent H&T Recharge in supplier meetings, technical discussions, and negotiations
Own the full Supplier Approval & Qualification process: NDAs, questionnaires, on-site audits (with SQA), contract negotiations and structured handover to local SCM
Drive APQP/PPAP processes to ensure supplier readiness for series production
Conduct market analyses and execute RFQs for strategic production materials and equipment
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
Lead price negotiations and establish long-term supply agreements and commercial frameworks with global suppliers
Drive annual supplier performance reviews (scorecards), define corrective actions, and follow up on implementation
Develop and manage supplier development plans to continuously improve quality, delivery, and cost performance
Trade Compliance & Risk Management
Monitor international trade regulations (US/EU import topics incl. CBAM, Korea-EU FTA, US tariff developments) and develop risk mitigation plans together with our trade affair specialists
Participate in H&T Group wide strategic Supply Chain projects
Internal Collaboration & Escalation Support
Serve as the primary interface between Global Suppliers and H&T Recharge production sites in Germany and the US
Ensure early involvement of Strategic Purchasing and Suppliers in new product development processes
Support escalation management and corrective action resolution
