**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.

📌 Manager Supplier Quality Management (Tognana)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Tognana