Vendor Quality Specialist

Vendor Quality Specialist Job Description

About Us :

Satellite Suites is a leading manufacturer of portable sanitation trailers and products, dedicated to providing high-quality and reliable solutions for our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented Vendor Quality Specialist to join our team.

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Quality Manager and working closely with multiple departments, the Vendor Quality Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that all products and materials supplied by vendors meet our high standards of quality. Collaborating with multiple departments, this role involves evaluating vendor performance, conducting audits, and collaborating with suppliers to address quality issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance and vendor management, with a keen eye for detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

As a collaborative effort, evaluate and approve new vendors based on quality standards, capacity, and reliability.

When necessary conduct regular audits and inspections of vendor facilities and processes to ensure compliance with company standards.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to facilitate continuous improvement and adherence to quality requirements.

Review and analyze vendor performance data, including defect rates, on-time delivery, and customer feedback.

Collaborate with the purchasing and engineering teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Ensure all vendor-supplied materials and products meet regulatory and industry standards.

Document and report on quality issues, audit findings, and improvement plans.

Assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance policies and procedures.

Provide training and support to vendors on quality standards and requirements.

Stay updated on industry best practices and advancements in quality assurance.

Working with the purchasing team, ensure that there is a robust vendor charge back system.

Required Skills :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Microsoft office proficiency, particularly word and excel.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong research and investigative skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional attendance record

Positive attitude.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.