Global Supplier Development Engineer

hace 4 días

Córdoba, Córdoba, España Hitachi A tiempo completo

Location:

Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey

Job ID:

R0109965

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Global Supplier Development Engineer focused on the critical to quality categories such as gaskets, different insulation materials and chemicals. This position can be based anywhere in Europe where Hitachi Energy operates.

In this role, you will ensure our suppliers deliver high-quality materials while maintaining cost-effectiveness. You will implement proactive quality assurance processes to enhance the quality and delivery performance of our supply base. Aligning with our Category Strategy, you will lead supplier assessments, manage development initiatives, oversee parts approvals, and drive continuous improvement, ultimately elevating our supplier partnerships and contributing to our operational excellence.

How you'll make an impact

  • Lead the supplier qualification process by conducting SAP Ariba assessments and executing global on-site audits to ensure supplier compliance and capability.

  • Implement improvement actions at suppliers based on audit findings and identified process improvements, fostering enhanced collaboration and quality outcomes.

  • Oversee the global parts approval process to ensure supplier materials and components meet technical and operational requirements for various critical to quality materials in Transformers Business unit

  • Monitor supplier performance indicators and drive the annual Supplier Performance Evaluation process to identify and address low-performing suppliers.

  • Develop and implement action plans for supplier performance recovery, working closely with suppliers to ensure the effectiveness of corrective measures.

  • Resolve escalated non-conformities with suppliers by leading root cause analysis and ensuring proper implementation of corrective actions.

  • Drive continuous improvement in supplier management processes at a global level, reflecting lessons learned and promoting best practices across the business unit.

  • Lead key SCM tool/system improvement projects within Supplier Quality and Development domain

  • Act as project lead for single/sole source elimination in critical global categories.

Your background

  • Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Materials, Mechanical, Polymer science or similar).

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in supplier development and supplier quality management

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions

  • In-depth knowledge of chemicals, gaskets and/or insulation material production processes, specifications, and quality standards in transformer industry (or similar)

  • Solid experience with production process assessment.

  • Deep knowledge of Quality and Continuous Improvement tools (Kaizen, DMAIC, A3, 8D, 5Why Analysis).

  • Expertise in APQP/PPAP, P-FMEA, Process Control Plan, SPC, and inspection processes.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a structured, proactive, and result-oriented approach.

  • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction in an international environment

  • Proven experience with process improvement and standardization across regions

  • Willingness to travel internationally for supplier audits and assessments frequently.

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