Site Supplier Quality Manager (m/f)

About the role

Vertiv Croatia is looking for a Site Supplier Quality Manager in Zagreb. The role is the primary quality focal point for suppliers and contractors delivering directly to site across assigned projects. It supports technical assessments, qualification, audits, onboarding and VSAC activities led by Supplier Quality, and coordinates project-specific quality requirements, risk-based verification and quality issues. The position reports functionally to the Regional Supplier Quality Manager and works under the project direction of the assigned Project Quality Managers.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate supplier and contractor induction and quality workshops with Project Quality, Engineering and Procurement to clarify technical specifications, quality requirements, documentation, inspection and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate quality documentation (ITPs, checklists, quality records, certificates) and support Project Quality review and approval.
• Support implementation of risk-based ITPs and coordinate surveillance, source inspections, FATs, FWTs, witness and Hold Point activities, requiring additional verification where risks or quality concerns arise.
• Define and coordinate inspection resources, including internal PQSI/QC resources, technical specialists and third-party inspection services.
• Monitor quality performance, risks, nonconformities and corrective actions, escalate significant issues and coordinate containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Prevent shipment release, acceptance or installation until inspections, documentation and acceptance criteria are met; support incoming verification, installation readiness, commissioning, site acceptance, handover and closeout.
• Maintain quality records, give feedback to Supplier Quality and support supplier and contractor development and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical discipline (mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, quality or construction management).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier/project/manufacturing/construction quality or a related field.
• Experience with technical assessments, supplier qualification, audits, VSAC, ITPs, FATs, FWTs, nonconformities and corrective actions.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, contractors and inspection resources across multiple projects.
• Good command of spoken and written English; valid Category B driver's licence.
• Quality-related certification such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CQE, Six Sigma, Lean, Welding, NDT or Inspection.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and relevant EN, IEC, ASME, AWS, PED or other industry standards.

Required skills

• Interpretation of technical specifications, engineering drawings, contracts, quality documentation and industry standards.
• Planning, coordination, problem-solving, reporting, communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Internal training and external development opportunities, mentorship and professional development.
• Coverage of public transport costs and UNIQA supplementary health insurance.
• Special occasion bonuses, free annual health check-up, Multisport card option and fresh fruit twice a week.
• Referral bonuses, financial support for new parents and assistance in difficult times.
• Flexible working hours, international teams and a positive, team-based atmosphere.