Supplier Quality Specialist

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Supplier Performance Specialist in the United States to coordinate supplier creation with the Performance Team and maintain complete vendor records for certifications and approvals.

You will produce monthly performance data, scorecards, and risk analyses to drive improvements. Proficiency in MS Office and SAP, with travel up to 50% and AS9100/9120 knowledge, are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience
• 5+ years of experience managing performance of suppliers and/or vendors
• 5+ years of experience in QA and process inspection, preferably from the Aerospace
• Experience analyzing data and identifying and monitoring KPIs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person
• Knowledge of AS9100/9120 Standards
• Experience with SAP
• Auditing training/qualifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Procedures and work instruction writing experience
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the supplier creation process with the Supplier Performance Team
• Manage vendor account maintenance and maintain complete, up-to-date records of supply-chain certifications and approvals
• Produce monthly Supplier Performance data, including Supplier Scorecards and On Holds and Rejection data
• Compile analytical Supplier Performance data and identify focused areas for action and improvement
• Generate periodic strategic Supplier Risk Analysis and similar data to support Supplier Performance objectives
• Manage and maintain Self Release audit and maintenance processes
• Report areas of concern to the Supplier Performance Team for action implementation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Supplier Performance Data Analysis

KPI Monitoring

AS9100/9120 Knowledge

Data-Driven Decision Making

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Management/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

• Coordinate the supplier creation process with the Supplier Performance Team


• Manage vendor account maintenance and maintain complete, up-to-date records of supply-chain certifications and approvals


• Produce monthly Supplier Performance data, including Supplier Scorecards and On Holds and Rejection data


• Compile analytical Supplier Performance data and identify focused areas for action and improvement


• Generate periodic strategic Supplier Risk Analysis and similar data to support Supplier Performance objectives


• Manage and maintain Self Release audit and maintenance processes


• Report areas of concern to the Supplier Performance Team for action implementation


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of related work experience


• 5+ years of experience managing performance of suppliers and/or vendors


• 5+ years of experience in QA and process inspection, preferably from within the Aerospace


• Experience analyzing data and identifying and monitoring KPIs


• Intermediate or higher proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time may be required


• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person


• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field of study (preferred)


• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment


• Knowledge of AS9100/9120 Standards


• Experience with SAP


• Internal and/or External Auditing training/qualifications


• Excellent communication skills


• Procedures and work instruction writing experience


• Strong work ethic


• Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process


• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Performance Management, including data analysis, KPI monitoring, and compliance with AS9100/9120 Standards. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and maintaining accurate supply chain records while ensuring adherence to U.S. export control compliance requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supplier Performance Management


• Data Analysis and KPI Monitoring


• AS9100/9120 Standards Knowledge


• SAP Experience


• Internal/External Auditing Qualifications

Hard Skills

• Supplier Performance Data Analysis


• Vendor Account Maintenance


• Quality Assurance and Process Inspection


• Procedures and Work Instruction Writing


• Microsoft Office Proficiency


• Supplier Risk Analysis


• Self Release Audit Management


• Performance Scorecard Generation


• Compliance with U.S. Export Control


• Logistics Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills


• Strong Work Ethic


• Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks


• Analytical Thinking


• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Internal/External Auditing Training

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace


• Supplier Performance


• Supply Chain Management


• Vendor Management


• Quality Assurance

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Outlook


• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Word


• Microsoft PowerPoint


• SAP