Job Description

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future

Knauf Gips KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?

• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?

• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?

• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• You act as the key interface between procurement, Knauf plants, R&D and suppliers on all quality-related matters across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region

• A strong focus lies on driving corrective and preventive actions to reduce supply chain quality risks, ensuring structured follow-up of supplier claims, and supporting plants in escalation cases

• You contribute to the continuous improvement of supplier quality management processes in alignment with Centre of Excellence standards, while also representing the business area’s needs and priorities

• Identifying and resolving systemic supplier quality issues, conducting supplier audits and qualifications, and challenging existing material quality standards are key to ensuring the best possible quality for Knauf

• In addition, you develop and evaluate suppliers across EMEA, negotiate Quality Assurance Agreements, and train EMEA organization on SQM processes and tools

Who you are

• You hold a university degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, mineralogy, mechanical engineering or a comparable qualification, and you bring proven experience in conducting audits

• In addition, you bring a strong track record in supplier management, supplier development and quality management, supported by solid knowledge of quality management systems and supplier development processes

• You are familiar with problem-solving methodologies and tools such as 8D, 5-Why and Ishikawa, and you quickly understand diverse production processes across chemical, mechanical and mining environments

• A strong background in process quality, continuous improvement, project management and communication, combined with a hands-on approach, will enable you to succeed in this role

• You are proficient in MS Office and ideally SAP, communicate fluently in English, and are willing to travel up to 30% in order to maintain a strong presence across plants and suppliers in an international and culturally diverse organization

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.

• Flexibility 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.

• Fitness and health Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.

• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).

• Future planning Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.

• Welcome approach Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.

• Career and professional development Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.

• Benefits and vouchers Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.

• E-Bike leasing Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.

• Relocation support Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Gips KG is a German company specialising in innovative systems for dry construction, flooring, plaster and facades. Our high quality dry construction systems are renowned for their excellent acoustic, fire and thermal insulation for floors, walls and ceilings.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.