Global Vendor Specialist
Job Description:
Position Description
The Vendor Development Specialist is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and developing suppliers to meet company’s quality, cost, and delivery goals. This role involves supplier evaluation, onboarding, performance improvement, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project and business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and qualify new vendors through capability assessments and market research.
- Drive supplier development programs supporting localization, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
- Collaborate with sourcing, quality, and engineering teams on supplier selection and project execution.
- Conduct supplier audits, First Article Inspections, and technical reviews.
- Implement quality plans and resolve supplier issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and continuous improvement tools.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years in supplier development, quality, or sourcing in Steel or Engineered Products.
- Proficiency in Excel and understanding of engineering drawings.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or supplier quality tools preferred.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
Preferred:
Experience with PPAP/APQP, barcode software, CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and Lean Six Sigma certification.
Company Profile
Our client is a well-established engineering goods manufacturer with over 28 years of industry experience, serving the Transmission & Distribution and Fencing & Construction sectors. The company operates two modern, wholly owned manufacturing facilities in East India and has built a strong reputation as a reliable manufacturer and aggregator.
Exports contribute approximately 84% of total revenue, highlighting its strong global presence. With end-to-end control of the supply chain—from raw material sourcing and manufacturing to packaging and final delivery—the client ensures consistent quality and timely fulfillment.
The organization supports customers across North America, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, offering integrated logistics and distribution with direct delivery to customer warehouses.
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