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Supplier Quality Manager

The Opportunity

Power Conversion Solutions (PCS) is a newly formed Global Product Group (GPG) within Hitachi Energy. PCS aims to become a high-performing, successful, and attractive partner for utilities, IPPs, and integrators by offering an unparalleled package of products, services, and software. Our mission is to drive profitable growth and deliver high-value automation and digital solutions to our customers. To support this ambition we are now looking for an experience Supplier Quality Manager to join the global Quality & Continuous Improvement function and lead the path forward on establishing and strengthening our supply base world wide.

This position can be preferable covered in Italy (Milan & Genova) or Spain (Sevilla).

How you will have an impact:

  • Ensure the supplier and supply qualification processes are deployed and adhered to, so that the active suppliers are, and remain, fully qualified and compliant.

  • Establish and implement clear guidelines to make the qualification process more effective and efficient, in line with Company regulations & instructions.

  • Define quality objectives for Supply Chain and collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager on the PCS supply strategy to ensure quality objectives are met.

  • Support Supplier and Supply qualifications as well as the continuous auditing of suppliers. 

  • Ensure that supplier nonconformities are resolved quicky and where required that the necessary process improvements are identified and implemented by the supplier.

  • Establish guideline for periodical review of supplier nonconformities, to identify possible clusters of issues to enable local or global supplier improvement initiatives.

  • Ensure execution of effective and timely RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for supplier quality issues.

  • Close coordination with project managers, supporting PCS and 3rd party product delivery.

  • Conduct Internal Audits as required by the PCS Internal Audit program.

Your Background

  • You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering field and have extensive experience from industry and expertise in supplier quality management.

  • Prior experience of managing supply and supplier quality processes and experience of leading APQP, PPAP, and FAI activities.

  • Certification in related disciplines such as Lean, Six Sigma, Quality Auditing, etc. are meritorious.

  • Strong ability to influence and inspire through personal leadership.

  • Effective communication and negotiation skills at all levels, from senior leadership to individual contributors and on a global basis with remote multicultural teams.

  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

More about us

We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

Depending on your experience and role level, our benefits include:
Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological Assistance, Language Trainings, Coaching & Assessments.

Location Madrid, Madrid, Spain;
Genoa, Ligura, Italy;
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-06-26
Reference number R0096014

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.