Supplier Quality Manager

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Professional in Supplier Quality Management to lead supplier performance, audits, and QA process improvements. You will identify and certify alternative suppliers to mitigate risks and ensure contractual obligations are met. Publication date : 2026-09-16

The role requires independent work, coaching of junior staff, and handling complex quality challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality management and audits.
• Ability to coach and review colleagues on quality processes.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and government/compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects / processes with limited supervision.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of junior professionals.
• Solving complex problems related to supplier quality and performance.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Coaching

Audits

Negotiation

Quality standards

Job description

Job Description

Supplier Quality Management work includes: Identifying, coaching, and managing suppliers according to organization quality standards and policies. Providing advice and training on quality protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and applicable government standards. Negotiating service level agreements, performance/quality metrics and ensuring contractual obligations are met. Resolving supplier problems related to quality, performance, and service level. Identifying and certifying alternative suppliers to mitigate supply disruption risks A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include:

• Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

Publication date : 2026-09-16