Manager supplier quality management

THE POSITION Based in one of Vertiv’s main facilities and reporting to the Senior Director of Supplier Quality this will be a regional lead role to support Supplier Quality activities. This position will be an integral part in supporting the Supplier Quality strategy to create a global ONE Vertiv structure. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Participate in ongoing improvements of the Supplier Quality strategies, processes, methods, and procedures according to the stated objectives. - Establish regional Supplier Quality objectives to support the overall Supplier Quality strategies. - Lead the region in the reduction of key KPI’s such as Supplier NC’s and PPMs. - Monitor and report on regional supplier performance metrics. - Develop and oversee a strategy to deal with Vertiv’s worst suppliers within the region using Vertiv’s Supplier Improvement Plan (SIP) or similar alternatives to help drive improvements. - Responsible for assessing, building and developing a world-class regional Supplier Quality organization to support business objectives through skills assessment of team members and planning appropriate training needs. - Ensure the proper allocation and alignment of Supplier Quality resources, balancing supplier quality issues, resourcing projects, new product launches and supplier improvement activities. - Deliver new projects according to Vertiv’s NPDI process on time according to stated KPI’s. - Represent Supplier Quality in Purchasing Commodity meetings or NPDI kickoff meetings when needed. - Support sourcing activity including but not limited to Supplier assessments according to Vertiv’s VSAC, Special Process Audits or Technical reviews. - Support the resolution of current production quality, service, and technology performance issues, with on-site support at the supplier with SQE’s. - Participate and contribute in global Supplier Quality meetings. - Prepare and host regional Supplier Quality team meetings. - Lead any other tasks or projects assigned. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Follow procedures, rules and principles of quality management system and environmental management system. - Respects principles of local and international VERTIV Trade Compliance procedures connected with all operations and business practices. - Follows all rules of H&S and living environment protection defined by internal procedures or communicated during training.Responsible to use working dress code and all safety protection equipment defined by the organization. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Performs other duties and oversee special projects and assignments as may be assigned by management.Travel: 30% EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - To degree level and/or with relevant practical experience. - Minimum 5-8 years of diverse experience in the following functions: Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality or Supplier Quality Systems. Automotive Manufacturing Industry experience a plus. - Management experience leading a team a must. - Strong leadership skills, with ability to effectively manage remotely. - Excellent project management skills, with experience in managing multiple priorities simultaneously. - Internal or Lead auditor 3rd party certifications in ISO 9001 quality standard preferred. Additional certifications in: IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3 a plus. - Working knowledge and understanding of all appropriate quality improvement tools, including Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC), along with Error Proofing and LEAN principles preferred. - Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). - Strong quantitative and analytical skills. - Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. - Comprehensive understanding of the English language (speaking, reading and writing). Additional languages a plus. - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. - Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. - Highly collaborative and team-oriented approach to work. - Ability to develop strong working relationships with strategic partners and key suppliers.