Vendor Management Specialist

Delta Electronics Americas; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking an ASP Vendor Specialist to administer the Approved Supplier Program, ensure vendor compliance, and manage supplier records and onboarding. The role liaises between internal teams and external suppliers to uphold quality, delivery, cost, and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in vendor management, procurement, and supplier relationship management, supporting cross-functional teams across Procurement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience in vendor management and supplier relationship management.
• Experience coordinating onboarding and maintaining supplier documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Approved Supplier Program (ASP) and maintain supplier qualification/approval processes.
• Coordinate onboarding of new suppliers and validate required documentation.
• Review supplier certifications, insurance, quality docs, financial data, and compliance records.
• Coordinate supplier audits and support internal quality audits.
• Track supplier corrective actions and resolve non-conformances.
• Maintain supplier data in ERP or vendor management systems and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Supply chain

Supplier relationships

Onboarding coordination

Documentation management

Quality audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Equivalent mix of education/experience

Tools

ERP systems

Vendor management systems

Job description

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global provider of power and thermal management solutions. Its mission statement, \"To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,\" focuses on addressing key environmental issues such as global climate change. As an energy-saving solutions provider with core competencies in power electronics and automation, Delta's business categories include Power Electronics, Mobility, Automation, and Infrastructure.

About the role:

The ASP Vendor Specialist is responsible for managing and supporting the organization's Approved Supplier Program (ASP) by ensuring vendor compliance, maintaining supplier records, coordinating onboarding activities, and monitoring supplier performance. This role serves as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure vendors meet company standards for quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and service.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in vendor management, procurement, manufacturing operations, and supplier relationship management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Approved Supplier Program (ASP) by maintaining supplier qualification and approval processes.


• Coordinate the onboarding of new suppliers, including collection and validation of required documentation.


• Review supplier certifications, insurance certificates, quality documentation, financial information, and compliance records.


• Quality


• Cost performance


• Corrective action completion


• Coordinate supplier audits and support internal quality audits.


• Track supplier corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of non-conformances.


• Maintain accurate supplier information within ERP, procurement, or vendor management systems.


• Ensure suppliers remain compliant with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.


• Partner with Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal to support supplier management initiatives.


• Assist in supplier risk assessments and identify potential supply chain risks.


• Support sourcing teams during supplier evaluations and selection activities.


• Prepare vendor performance scorecards and executive reporting.


• Analyze supplier performance trends and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.


• Support contract administration by maintaining supplier documentation and renewal schedules.


• Resolve supplier-related issues while maintaining positive supplier relationships.


• Participate in cross-functional projects focused on supplier development and operational excellence.


• Ensure adherence to company purchasing policies, ethical sourcing standards, and compliance requirements.

Minium Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.


• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.


• 3-5 years of experience in:


• Procurement


• Supply Chain


• Manufacturing Operations