Supplier Approval Responsible

We develop and produce mechanical and electrical locksets for the automotive industry worldwide.

Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst develops and produces mechanical and electronic key systems, lock sets, steering locks and remote control systems for the automotive industry.

Founded in 1908 in Velbert, the company first supplied lock sets to Mercedes Benz (now Daimler AG) in 1920. Today, Huf has approx. 9,300 employees located in 19 countries worldwide.

More than 300 designers and technicians working in the offices in Velbert and Günding (Germany), in Milwaukee (USA) and in Chonan (Korea) are engaged in research and development.

Huf was the first company to develop components for the new car access and immobilization systems "Passive Entry" and "Keyless Go".

University Degree (administration / mechanical / mechatronics / electrical engineering profile)
Several years knowledge in automotive supplier auditing
Expert in minimum of one of following technologies (electronics, mechanic processes as stamping/moulding or surface treatments)
Advanced knowledge of the relevant software as SAP and eProcurement Suites like Jaggaer, Ariba a.s.o.
Contract law knowledge
IATF 1st/2nd party auditor certificate
VDA 6.3 Process auditor experience & certification
Team player with an open minded attitude
Strong communicator both written and verbal in English and native language
Project management skills, chairing and efficient managing of meetings, leadership experience

Develops supplier in alignment with Purchasing Supplier Administration department and manages the milestones
Leads the supplier development team regional to handle quality deviations, e.g. by audits or to fulfill OEM requirements by periodically supplier audits
Carries out supplier negotiation for new and existing supplier (framework, quality, tool, Non Production Material agreement, NDA)
Acts as local support for Purchasing Supplier Administration to ensure the implementation and endurance of SAP, eProcurement tools Support in process descriptions and check the regional fulfillment level

Benefits
Induction and training programs
Competitive salary and flexible benefits (sports, transport, holiday reward a.s.o)
Health and well-being (medical care, lunch vouchers a.s.o)
Professional development both technical and managerial
Special fidelity package