Vendor Quality Surveillance Coordinator

Hatch; Medellín; On-site; COP 50,000,000 - 70,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Collaborative projects

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Medellín is looking for an experienced professional to join its team. Candidates will be responsible for identifying Equipment Criticality Ratings and coordinating inspection teams, ensuring quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal applicants will have strong technical skills, previous experience in quality control, and a commitment to effective project execution. This opportunity offers room for career development in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret specifications and statutory requirements.
• Experience in manufacturing quality assurance.
• Proven track record in similar positions.

Responsibilities

• Identify Equipment Criticality Rating for supplies.
• Coordinate QS Inspector attendance at inspections.
• Implement the VQS execution plan.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Quality control experience

Material management knowledge

Administrative skills

Education

Relevant technical qualifications

Job description

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Location: Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Key Responsibilities

• With engineering, identify the Equipment Criticality Rating (ECR) for each item from each point of supply.
• With procurement and the vendor/supplier, identify points of supply that require QS Inspector attendance.
• Provide any updates to the VQS Lead of the level of surveillance and forecast hours to complete.
• Facilitate the pre‑inspection alignment meetings.
• Implement the VQS execution plan and associated plans and procedures.
• With the VQS Lead, recruit and engage QS Inspection personnel.
• Coordinate the QS Inspector attendance at scheduled inspections.
• Review outputs from QS Inspectors.
• Coordinate the review of supplier documents and data deliverables.
• Administer the non‑conformance management and closure process.
• Coach and mentor QS Inspection personnel on effective and efficient VQS implementation.
• With purchasing, participate in the purchase order closeout process.
• Provide the VQS Lead input to the VQS project report.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant technical qualifications that enable a competent exchange of information between all parties specific to the product and associated manufacture, inspection, and test processes.
• High degree of technical aptitude and familiarity with various materials, equipment types, disciplines, and supply items.
• Experience with reviewing and interpreting specifications, standards, codes, drawings, and statutory requirements.
• Previous experience with manufacturing quality control and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management standards.
• Good knowledge of industry standards and regulations to be applied for inspection and testing activities.
• Proven track record in a similar position.
• Excellent understanding of project execution, especially in an EPCM environment with a strong materials management focus.
• Computer and mobile device literate.
• Strong administrative skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years in a similar role.
• Managerial training.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.