Procurement Quality Inspection Coordinator / Netherlands

We are seeking a Quality Inspection Coordinator for a long term contract position to be based in the Netherlands 

Work Pattern: Monday-Friday based in the Netherlands, some travel required to Suppliers 
Candidates MUST Speak Fluent Dutch & English & MUST live in the Netherlands 

Duration: 12 months + contract 

Responsible to implement Project Quality Plan in assigned scope of work
Monitor procurement activities and ensure compliance with approved processes and procedures
Ensure inspections are conducted by qualified individuals in accordance with the Suppliers’ approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
Conduct / attend selected pre-inspection meetings with critical material or equipment Suppliers
Implement the Procurement Surveillance Program according to the approved Surveillance Plan
Provide feedback on supplier performance to owner of Qualified Supplier List (QSL)

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

For Long Lead Equipment purchased by company
Review purchasing documents and ensure inclusion of quality requirements
Coordinate inspection activities with Suppliers
Conduct selected pre-inspection meetings with critical material or equipment Suppliers
Coordinate and monitor inspection personnel through approved third party agencies
Identify nonconformances, verify proposed dispositions are approved and steward nonconformances to closure

EPC Procured Equipment

Provide oversight of Contractor’s implementation of their procurement processes and procedures through execution of the Procurement Surveillance Program:
Perform assessments and verifications in accordance with the approved Surveillance Plan
Review and approve Contractor’s procurement procedures and monitor Contractor performance
Participate in qualification of proposed Subcontractors or Suppliers
Participate in the review of Request For Quotation (RFQ) packages and bid proposals

Review key Supplier quality plans, procedures, and ITPs
Attend selected Supplier meetings and witness/hold points (pre- award, pre-inspection, in process, Factory Acceptance Tests)
Review and approve Contractor’s source inspector selection and inspection order assignments
Monitor Contractor’s source inspection activities and review ITPs and FAT schedule for PT involvement
Review selected source inspection reports based upon criticality ratings
Ensure Contractor’s Supplier surveillance activities are commensurate with criticality ratings
Monitors Contractor’s process for tracking and closure of deficiencies and corrective actions
Interface with the Contractor’s Quality personnel to ensure that Contractor stewards resolution of issues in alignment with Project requirements
Receive feedback from sites with regard to quality issues of received material and equipment
Interface with sites regarding logistics quality activities
Identify the need for supplemental source inspection by Company and issue monitoring inspection assignments as needed
Advises and informs Project Site Lead and PT on quality issues, status and metrics

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor or Associate degree in Engineering or related field is preferred
Minimum of 10 years experience in Quality Assurance / Control related to inspection of procured materials and equipment for the Oil & Gas and/or Petrochemical IndustryTopsides or FPSO project experience Minimum of 5 years as an Inspection Coordinator / Chief Inspector or equivalent; experience working for major engineering / purchasing Contractor and/or Client is preferred
Worldwide experience with Contractors and Suppliers involved in production facilities projects
Qualification / certification in auditing and in inspection disciplines is preferred
Experience with assessment and verification of project work process systems including purchasing, supplier document control and inspection surveillance
Knowledge of inspection and surveillance procedures and requirements
Must be proficient in common PC software (MS Word, MS Excel, etc)
Read, write and speak fluent English with strong management, leadership and communication skills

Applicants must hold be an EU passport holder