Project Supplier Performance & Quality Lead - HVDC Projects

AL7587 GE Power Sp. z o.o.; Katowice; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group life insurance

Private medical package

MultiSport card

Annual bonus

Professional development

Job summary

GE Vernova in Katowice seeks a Project Supplier Performance & Quality Lead to elevate supplier quality for HVDC projects. You will define KPIs, schedule audits, manage third-party activities on site and in factories, and track findings against quality standards.

The role requires ISO 9001 awareness and experience in non-conformities and corrective actions. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with GE Group leaders worldwide, and involvement in challenging,

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Quality Management, Engineering, or related field.
• English language proficiency; German a bonus.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Management and audits; ISO 9001 knowledge.
• Project management skills with budgeting and cost control.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills including training and guidance of suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Quality Improvement: Improve supplier quality for HVDC projects.
• KPI Definition: Define KPIs to measure supplier quality performance.
• Audit and Inspection Planning: Plan supplier audits and inspections.
• Third-Party Management: Oversee third parties on site and in factories; select providers; create RFQ packages; manage budgets.
• Record findings and non-conformities from audits and inspections.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality standards.
• Lead Corrective and Preventive Actions (RCA/8D).
• Ensure documentation and reporting; collaborate with procurement, logistics, and engineering.
• Participate in procurement Gate reviews.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Provide training to suppliers on quality requirements and standards.
• Keep abreast of best practices and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Management

Supplier Quality

Audits

Project Management

Budget Management

Documentation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/PM

Job description

Job Description Summary: The Project Supplier Performance & Quality Lead is responsible for improving the quality of internal and external suppliers for HVDC projects. This role involves defining KPIs, planning supplier audits and inspections, handling third parties for activities on site and in factories, recording and managing findings and non-conformities, and monitoring supplier performance against quality standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Quality Improvement: Improve the quality of internal and external suppliers for HVDC projects.
• KPI Definition: Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier quality performance.
• Audit and Inspection Planning: Plan and schedule supplier audits, inspections, and surveillance activities.
• Third-Party Management: Handle third parties for activities on site and in factories, including: Selection of third-party service providers with technical expertise needed. Definition of Request for Quotation (RfQ) packages. Creation of Purchase Requisitions. Budget Management and Cost Control. Reporting on third-party performance and compliance.
• Findings and Non-Conformities: Record and manage findings and non-conformities from audits and inspections.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor supplier performance against established quality standards.
• Corrective and Preventive Actions: Lead RCA (PSR/ 8D)
• Documentation: Ensure proper documentation and reporting.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and engineering departments on quality and procurement plans.
• Gate Reviews: Actively participate in applicable procurement Gate reviews.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Conduct risk assessments for suppliers and develop mitigation plans.
  • Provide training and guidance to suppliers on quality requirements and standards.
  • Keep abreast of industry’s best practices and incorporate them into the quality management process.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier quality management framework.

Required Qualifications and desired Characteristics

• Educational Background: Degree in Project Management, Quality Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate (speak and write) in English; German language is a plus.
• Quality Management Experience: Proven experience in Supplier Quality Management, including planning and performing audits. Certified Auditor is preferred. Experience in managing non-conformities and implementing corrective actions. In-depth understanding of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and equipment procurement requirements.
• Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Experience in budget management and cost control related to supplier quality activities.
• Documentation and Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills. Proficient in maintaining and managing quality documentation.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and third-party service providers. Ability to provide training and guidance on quality requirements.

What we offer

Employment based on an employment contract.

• group life insurance
• private medical package
• MultiSport card
• annual bonus
• Professional development and the opportunity to influence the business environment
• Opportunity to build professional relationships and collaborate with GE Group leaders from around the world
• Challenging work involving significant responsibility
• Opportunity to participate in interesting projects across various areas
• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Additional Information

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

www.gevernova.com