Vendor Quality Surveillance Coordinator

Requisition ID: 98809

Job Category: Procurement

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

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Vendor Quality Surveillance Coordinator (VQS) monitors the vendor/supplier implementation of their quality plan. The monitoring aims to reassure the project that the vendor/supplier has been able to demonstrate compliance to the specified requirements through the provision of objective evidence. The VQS Coordinator can commence at pre-award stage of the project and remain through to the purchase order closeout. Reporting to the VQS Lead or Project Procurement Manager (PPM), the VQS Coordinator’s primary interfaces include engineering, purchasing, expediting, and logistics.

An intimate knowledge of applicable codes and standards and a capability to conclude the vendor/supplier has met the compliance requirements is essential. The VQS Coordinator is primarily responsible for the coordination of VQS Inspector interaction with the vendor/supplier manufacture inspection and test activities. The VQS Coordinator shall have well developed planning skills and strong interpersonal skills needed to oversee the efficient and effective execution of monitoring and surveillance by VQS Inspectors.

This position can be located in Mississauga or Calgary.

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 VQS Inspector attendance.
· Prepare the Control Plan for VQS activities and provide any updates to the VQS Lead or PPM, of the level of surveillance and forecast hours to complete.

· Support the Buyer in bid phase to comparatively assess bids from a quality surveillance perspective
· Facilitate the pre-inspection alignment meetings.

· Participate in post award kickoff and expediting meetings.
· Implement the VQS execution plan and associated plans and procedures.
· Under guidance of the VQS Lead or PPM, recruit and engage QS Inspection personnel.
· Coordinate the VQS Inspector attendance at scheduled inspections.
· Review outputs from VQS Inspectors.
· Coordinate the review of supplier documents and data deliverables.
· Administer the non-conformance management and closure process.
· Coach and mentor VQS Inspection personnel on effective and efficient VQS implementation.
· With purchasing, participate in the purchase order closeout process.
· Provide the VQS Lead or PPM, 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

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

Base salary range: $86,000 - $136,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Why join us?

• Work with to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting to develop innovative solutions

What we offer you?

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

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the of the in which we operate and serve. 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.