What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Management Senior Analyst position at Vertiv?
Overview
The Supplier Quality Analyst supports supplier quality activities by assisting with monitoring supplier performance, coordinating corrective actions, and maintaining quality data and reporting. This role partners with Supplier Quality Engineers, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to help ensure supplied materials meet quality standards and production requirements.
The position provides foundational exposure to supplier quality processes, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting daily operational quality needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in tracking supplier quality issues and maintaining related logs, dashboards, and reports
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Support data collection and analysis related to customer field issues and supplier performance
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Coordinate documentation and follow-up activities for corrective action requests (CARs)
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Participate in cross-functional problem-solving activities to support issue resolution
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Help verify completion of corrective actions and maintain supporting records
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Prepare basic reports and summaries on supplier quality metrics
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Communicate updates with internal stakeholders regarding investigation status
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Support SQEs and Quality leadership with additional quality projects and administrative tasks
Minimum Qualifications
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Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or technical environment
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Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications
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Internship or exposure to manufacturing or quality environment
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Basic understanding of quality tools (5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, etc.)
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Continuous improvement training or coursework
Physical Requirements
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Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
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Frequent standing, bending, and walking in manufacturing environment
Environmental Demands
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PPE required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, safety-toed shoes/boots)
Travel
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Minimal to none