Supplier Quality Manager

Vianode is seeking an engaged and proactive Supplier Quality Manger to join our global team Supply Chain Management & Procurement. This role wilThank you! Would you like to give us any feedback?l serve as a key link between various departments and external partners, ensuring the efficient building, overseeing, and enhancing of Vianode's supplier network with high class integrity and quality. We are looking for a candidate who can start as soon as possible, with applications reviewed continuously until the right individual is selected.

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and a holistic sustainability offering including a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. The company is currently preparing to start its first full-scale plant at Herøya, Norway, before executing its multi-billion dollar phased investment program for large-scale plants in North America and Europe. The long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading industrial and financial companies Hydro and Altor.

In this role, you will provide critical support to the Supply Chain team, reporting directly to the SVP Supply Chain Management & Procurement.

Main responsibilities:

• Establish, monitor and improve Vianode’s supplier base in cooperation with procurement managers and functional disciplines.
• Work with suppliers to secure quality in their delivery of products and services to Vianode.
• Work with suppliers to secure sustainable operation and behavior according to Vianode’s Code of Conduct.
• Support development of procurement specifications and acceptance criteria in conjunction with the facility and the design authority/product engineering.
• Assist and facilitate customer complaint investigations for complaints related to subcontractors/suppliers. (Defect handling)
• Develop solutions to critical and long-term problems of a complex nature, which may require cross-functional/cross organizational issue resolution.
• Support in creating, improving, and implementing purchasing control routines in Vianode organization.

Qualifications:

• MSc, preferably in mechanical or electrical sciences, or a related field.
• Over 5 years of experience in quality management, ideally in industrial settings and large-scale project implementation involving diverse teams, process design, and project delivery.
• Expertise in supplier management processes, including risk assessment and auditing.

We are looking for someone with the ability to grasp engineering and manufacturing objectives and provide targeted solutions. The ideal candidate can work independently, takes initiative, and has a proactive, problem-solving attitude with a high level of integrity. You should be able to see the big picture while paying attention to detail and effectively communicate at all levels within the organisation.

At Vianode, we believe in “The Power of We.” Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our collective success.

You are a great fit for our team if you are:

• Team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Action-oriented and solution-driven, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset to meet both internal and external needs.

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to provide the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition towards a more sustainable future.

Apply today !

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.