Team Leader Supplier Quality

Your Mission

• Lead and inspire the Supplier Quality Team, creating a high-performance and continuous improvement culture.
• Develop and execute the supplier quality strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Accelerate supplier development initiatives to improve quality, reliability and competitiveness.
• Support the expansion of our global supplier network by ensuring robust qualification and onboarding processes for new suppliers.
• Drive supplier readiness and quality assurance during new product development and industrialization projects.
• Strengthen sustainability, ethical sourcing and trade compliance programs across the supply base.
• Promote proactive risk identification and prevention throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Leverage data analytics, digital tools and structured reporting to drive fact-based decisions and performance improvements.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to create long-term value.

What You Will Be Accountable For

• Supplier performance management (PPM, NC, supplier responsiveness, audit results).
• Supplier qualification, audits and development programs.
• PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Control Plans and advanced quality methodologies.
• Incoming inspection and metrology activities.
• Root cause analysis, corrective actions and supplier escalation management.
• Parts Qualification Process governance and continuous improvement.
• Sustainability, compliance and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Cross-divisional collaboration to leverage supplier synergies and best practices across Atlas Copco Group.

What Makes You Successful

You are a leader who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to engage, develop and influence people.

You are comfortable working in an international environment, balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on problem solving. You enjoy building relationships, challenging the status quo and driving meaningful improvements.

We Believe You Have

• Engineering degree (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Proven experience in Supplier Quality and Team Leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and tools:
  • Auditing
  • PPAP / APQP
  • FMEA
  • SPC
  • MSA
  • Control Plans
  • CAPA / 8D
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience in manufacturing and lean environments.
• Excellent communication skills in Italian and English.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset.
• Experience with reporting and digital tools such as Power BI, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 applications.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a key function with direct impact on business performance.
• Work in an international and highly collaborative environment.
• Influence supplier strategy and future sourcing decisions.
• Drive sustainability and innovation across the supply chain.
• Develop your leadership career within Atlas Copco Group.

Compensation & Benefit 

• Permanent contract
• White-collar employee, Level B3, National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry
• The offered salary starts from €55,000 gross per year, with a higher starting point available for candidates bringing relevant experience and expertise
• Collective profit-sharing bonus
• Additional fixed company premium
• Fully company-paid canteen service
• Flexible Benefits Platform
• Dedicated psychological support services to support employees’ wellbeing

The overall compensation package offered will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, internal pay equity, level of responsibility, and the experience and skills of the selected candidate.

This is a challenging opportunity to develop your skills as you will be involved in tactical as well as strategic decisions that will contribute to the business sustainability and profitability but also a unique chance to build an outstanding relationship network across one of the world’s most global and diversified groups.