Senior Supplier Quality Manager

We are looking for a full-time, experienced Senior Supplier Quality Manager to join our office in China. In this role, you will be responsible for strengthening Supplier Quality Management across our supply base and elevating the performance of our Quality Control (QC) organization in China.

You will take a leading role in supplier qualification, audit execution, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will drive compliance with quality standards, optimize QC processes, and support strong cross-functional alignment across the organization.

This position requires a hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and operationally, with a strong on-site presence at supplier factories and within the local QC team. You will play a key role in developing supplier capabilities, improving factory management practices, and building a high-performing, audit-ready QC team that supports the organization’s quality and operational objectives.

Your activities:

• Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, and audit activities across the supply base

• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Drive corrective and preventive actions, including root cause analysis and follow-up with suppliers

• Coach and develop CN QC team members to strengthen supplier and factory management capabilities

• Identify and implement improvements in QC processes, systems, and ways of working

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align on supplier quality, risk management, and operational priorities
  

Must Have Experience

• 7+ years of experience in supplier quality management, preferably within consumer electronics or a related industry

• Strong experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier compliance

• In-depth knowledge of quality management standards such as ISO, IATF, or similar frameworks

• Proven experience coaching, leading, or developing experienced QC teams

• Willingness to travel domestically to supplier sites as required

Nice to have

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset

• The ability to influence stakeholders across suppliers and internal teams

• Clear and confident communication skills in an international environment

• A hands-on leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset

What we offer 

• Plenty of space for personal growth, ownership and continuous improvement 

• Social Insurance & Housing Fund

• 13th month salary

• Daily fresh lunch, fruit, and great coffee 

• Fitness

• Easily accessible office in Guangzhou, China

Who we are?  

Karsten International develops a wide range of products for daily use, from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty products. You name it, we make it. In addition to working hard and delivering quality, enjoyment and collegiality are our top priorities. The team consists of driven product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketing specialists and graphic designers. Thanks to a broad international network and more than ten years of experience, we are winning the hearts of consumers all over the world with our products. You will be given every opportunity to contribute to this.  

Our core values (woven into how we work together) 

• Efficient & cost-conscious: We manage time and resources smartly, think critically and value what’s already in place. 

• Ambitious with long-term focus: We take ownership, build lasting relationships and stay humble in our success. 

• Striving for the best: We measure, learn, improve—and challenge each other to exceed expectations. 

• Direct & respectful: We communicate openly and treat everyone with respect, regardless of background. 

• We like to have fun: We enjoy what we do and create a positive, energetic work environment. 

Are you the candidate we are looking for? Then we would like to receive your motivation with CV short motivation via the application link.  

Questions? Ask our Recruiter Fanisha: 

Mobile: +31 6 27 46 47 74 or e-mail: y.huang@karsten.nl.