Supplier Quality Management Specialist

Description

The Opportunity

The Supplier Quality Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring that suppliers in and around India deliver components and materials that meet Hitachi Energy’s quality standards and project timelines. Operating within an international team, the Inspector collaborates closely with Supplier Quality Engineers, Category Managers, Project Quality Managers, and Project Supply Chain Managers to plan, execute, and follow up on inspections. The role also includes expediting supplier deliveries while maintaining high quality, contributing directly to the success of HVDC projects and the broader energy transition.

How you’ll make an impact

• Plan and execute supplier inspections (on-site or remote) based on product criticality, supplier performance, and commodity strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Supplier Quality Engineers, Category Managers, Project Quality Managers, and Project Supply Chain Managers to define inspection points and criteria.
• Maintain continuous communication with suppliers to coordinate inspection activities and align on delivery schedules.
• Expedite supplier deliveries by proactively identifying and resolving quality-related delays.
• Represent Hitachi Energy at supplier sites, promoting understanding of product requirements and their importance to safety, performance, and reliability.
• Document inspection findings, propose improvements, and support the development of supplier performance improvement plans.
• Contribute to regional supplier development initiatives and support strategic supply chain goals.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

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