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Orkla House Care is looking for a dedicated Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer to join our team and help us ensure the highest standards of supplier quality across our operations in Bankeryd (SE), Bromsgrove (UK), Wommelgem (BE) and Zhaoqing (CN).

You will oversee Orkla House Care’s (OHC) SQA initiatives across all our production sites where suppliers in China will be followed up in cooperation with local SQA-role.

The role will report to Quality & Compliance Director in OHC. You will be part of a team consisting of Sustainability Manager and Regulatory Compliance Specialist and working in tight collaborations with the QHES-teams at our factories in Sweden, UK and China.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead Supplier Quality Assurance activities: Develop and improve processes, procedures, and ways of working with supplier quality assurance.
• Collaborate and Support: Work closely with Quality, Procurement, Product Development, Production, and other stakeholders to prevent supplier quality issues and reduce risks.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Plan and execute SQA tasks, gather supplier quality performance data, and initiate actions to address negative trends or deviations from targets.
• Conduct Supplier Audits and Training: Based on evaluated risks, plan and conduct supplier quality and EHS audits, identify high-risk suppliers, and train them in quality management tools.
• New Product Development: Be involved in new product development to reduce risk, avoid misunderstandings, and approve the supplier quality level.
• Report on status, risks, and progress.
• Support Responsible Sourcing activities in close alignment with Sustainability and Procurement

Qualifications:

• A relevant engineering degree, preferably within Quality/Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• Background in supplier quality assurance and quality engineering
• Experience in an international manufacturing matrix organization, including supplier follow-up
• Good understanding of quality and environmental management systems and audits.
• Knowledge of production processes, engineering, and technology.
• Understanding of Responsible sourcing, SMETA standard and SEDEX audits, or similar
• Holistic understanding of business, purchasing, quality, and supply chain.
• Good people skills and understanding of cultural differences.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
• High ethical standards and adheres to the values of Orkla House Care: Passion, Results, Integrity, Diversity and Empower.

We are looking for:

We are seeking a proactive team player who will contribute to our confidence in our supplier’s ability to fulfil their obligations according to Orkla House Care’s requirements, e.g. on quality, service level, and Orkla Code of Conduct.

You are business-oriented, structured, and adept at solving challenges in collaboration with the suppliers and internal OHC stakeholders. We value your ability to follow company procedures, prioritize tasks, and manage resources efficiently.

We embrace diverse perspectives and experiences:

If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe that different backgrounds and experiences can bring unique value, and you may just be the right candidate for this role.

What can Orkla House Care offer you?

Orkla House Care, owned by Orkla ASA, is a leading provider of painting tools and accessories across Europe. Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as Jordan, Harris, Anza, Spekter, SAM, and Hamilton. With 750 employees, we operate in the Nordic countries, Benelux, and the UK, offering a comprehensive range of painting tools and accessories to the industry.

At Orkla House Care, we provide a dynamic work environment with global opportunities and cross-border collaboration with diverse colleagues. We offer a flexible work arrangement, including the option for home office a few days a week.

This role is full-time (100%). Location is our production facilities in Bankeryd, Sweden. Some travel, mainly in Nordics and Europe, will be required.

If this sounds interesting, we look forward to hearing from you! The deadline to apply for the position is the 28th of July 2025.

If you have any questions related to the role, you are welcome to contact Orkla House Care's Quality & Compliance Director, Kristin Hoff Hadland on tel. +47 450 02 150.

For more information about Orkla House Care, please visit our website: http://www.orklahousecare.com/