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Strategic Sourcing Manager - Raw Material & Surface Treatment
St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland · On-site
Senior
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St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland · On-site
Senior
About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worl…
St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland · On-site
Senior
About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worl…
St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland · On-site
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BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of h…
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St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland · On-site
Mid level
About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worl…
St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland · On-site
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About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worl…
BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of h…
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St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland · On-site
Mid level
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BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of h…
Skills: Quality management, Root cause analysis, 8D methodology, Customer service, Data storytelling
About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worl…
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BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of h…
St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland · On-site
Mid level
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About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worl…
About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worl…
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Career And Personal Development Opportunities, Training Programs, Equal Pay For Equal Work
Posted 7d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Drive supplier improvement, evaluation, and qualification while deploying VAT standards across the supplier base. Focus on non-machining suppliers to perform capability assessments, handle non-conformances, and execute quality improvement plans.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering with at least 8 years of experience in metal parts secondary processes. Candidates should be proficient in GD&T, blueprint reading, and supplier management within a manufacturing environment.
Full job description
BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.
Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.
With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.
We are looking for an Senior Supplier Development & Quality Engineer to join our growing team.
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Support Head of SDQ to drive Supplier improvement, evaluation & qualification action.
Deploy VAT supplier standard & processes effectively across major suppliers.
Lead & Deploy supplier base to support relevant company requirements
Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on selection criteria. Audit and perform supplier capability assessments according to Asia Supply Chain Growth Plan.
Drive continuous process improvement & identify key gaps at suppliers. Main focus on Non-Machining Suppliers, but not limited to Raw Materials, Surface Treatment (Clear/Hard Anodizing/Coating, Cleaning Level, Heat Treatment etc), M&E/P&E/E&E Assembly. Includes supplier training on VAT-specific processes and standards
Represent SDQ Dept during management and escalation meeting.
Perform supplier situation analysis and execute quality improvement plan. Pursuit of quality goals and implementation and monitoring of improvement measures.
Handling of suppliers’ non-conformance and implementing corrective actions
Feed technical & analytical data to support reporting of supplier development status.
Ensure technical action is validated in the event of process improvement or escalation.
Co-drive Supplier Quality Management Review or Quarterly Business Review with Category Management
Ensure continuous support to production, minimize line disruptions by any means possible.
Adhere to VAT’s rules and regulations.
Key Competencies and Skills
Bachelor’s degree, post graduare or master degree in engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics or equivalent)
At least 8 years of working experience in the area of metal parts secondary process (coating, anodizing etc)
Experience in supplier management and change management
Familiar in handling Aluminium, Standard Parts & Stainless Steel.
Demonstrated technical and analytical ability with high degree of professional acumen. Coupled with the ability to present results clearly and compellingly.
Demonstrated experience with production line setup/validation, equipment selection/qualification, manufacturing approaches for high/low volume/mix, and working with contract manufacturers.
Team player who works effectively in team or independent work environments.
Self-starter with the ability to adapt, critical thinking skills & problem solving.
Preferred Qualification
Worked directly from complex blueprints, patterns, sketches, 2D/3D/Steps Files.
Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) and Datum Referencing
Experience in equipment & process enhancement to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and quality improvement
Familiar with Copy Exact! and Process Of Records (POR)
Proficiency in Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Power BI is an added advantage.
VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.
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We change the world with vacuum solutions – that is our purpose as the world’s leading supplier of high-end vacuum valves. The Group reports in two segments: Valves and Global Service. The Valves segment is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of vacuum valves for the semiconductor, displays, photovoltaics and vacuum coating industries as well as for the industrial and research sector. Global Service provides local expert support to customers and offers genuine spare parts, repairs and upgrades. VAT reported net sales of CHF 1,074 million in 2025 and employs some 3,250 people worldwide, with representatives in 29 countries and manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania.
Offices: Rütistrasse 4, Haag, St Gallen 9469, CH · 655 River Oaks Pkwy, San Jose , Ca 95134, US · Zur Wetterwarte 50,, 337/G, Haus, Dresden 01109, DE · 4, Impasse de la Noisette, Z.I. des Godets, C.E. 419, Verrières-le-Buisson, France F-91374 , FR · Edmund House Rugby Road Leamington Spa, Warwickshire , England CV32 6EL , GB
Vacuum ValvesModulesGlobal ServicesBellowsDesign Motion Components Sealing Technology Vacuum Technology Concept to product and Engineering
We change the world with vacuum solutions – that is our purpose as the world’s leading supplier of high-end vacuum valves. The Group reports in two segments: Valves and Global Service. The Valves segment is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of vacuum valves for the semiconductor, displays, photovoltaics and vacuum coating industries as well as for the industrial and research sector. Global Service provides local expert support to customers and offers genuine spare parts, repairs and upgrades. VAT reported net sales of CHF 1,074 million in 2025 and employs some 3,250 people worldwide, with representatives in 29 countries and manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania.
Offices: Rütistrasse 4, Haag, St Gallen 9469, CH · 655 River Oaks Pkwy, San Jose , Ca 95134, US · Zur Wetterwarte 50,, 337/G, Haus, Dresden 01109, DE · 4, Impasse de la Noisette, Z.I. des Godets, C.E. 419, Verrières-le-Buisson, France F-91374 , FR · Edmund House Rugby Road Leamington Spa, Warwickshire , England CV32 6EL , GB
Vacuum ValvesModulesGlobal ServicesBellowsDesign Motion Components Sealing Technology Vacuum Technology Concept to product and Engineering