Outsourcing Coordinator

MIRATECH Corporation•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Outsourcing Coordinator manages and optimizes MIRATECH’s outsourced manufacturing operations and serves as the primary coordination point between MIRATECH and external manufacturing partners. The role ensures materials, components, and services are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with production requirements. It calls for an understanding of manufacturing planning, fabrication processes, engineering documentation, and supplier management to support make-versus-buy decisions and outsourced manufacturing strategies. The coordinator analyzes production schedules, MRP outputs, and capacity requirements; plans production across internal manufacturing and outsourced suppliers; monitors supplier schedules and delivery risks; manages purchasing activities; and supports supplier sourcing and performance management. The position also uses ERP and operational data to identify cost-reduction opportunities, improve supply-chain efficiency, address BOM discrepancies with engineering, and support continuous improvement. The role reports to the Plant Manager and cooperates with Production and Operations. A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field is preferred. The posting lists health, dental, and vision insurance; an annual bonus program; a wellness credit; FSA; 401(k) matching; life and disability insurance; paid sick leave; and PTO. MIRATECH states that it is an equal opportunity employer supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in supply chain, procurement, production planning, inventory control, logistics, manufacturing operations, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, bills of materials, and specifications for planning, sourcing, outsourcing, and production execution.
Working knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes, including welding, machining, forming, assembly, painting or coating, and outsourced manufacturing operations.
Working knowledge of should-cost tools and make-versus-buy costing tools.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, fabrication prints, weld symbols, dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications.
Understanding of how fabrication processes, routing structures, material requirements, and production lead times affect planning, scheduling, capacity utilization, and supplier performance.
Ability to collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and supply-chain teams to resolve technical and manufacturing-related issues.
Strong knowledge of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), production control and shop-floor scheduling, inventory management, procurement and supplier management, and warehousing and transportation operations.
Demonstrated success implementing cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives.
Advanced experience with ERP systems and data analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build effective relationships across organizational levels and with external suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Experience working on cross-functional teams and leading collaborative initiatives.
Ability to remain organized, responsive, and effective under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing operations in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO), custom fabrication, or project-based manufacturing environment.
Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Analyze production schedules, MRP outputs, and capacity requirements to make make-versus-buy decisions based on cost, lead time, capacity, and total cost of ownership.
Develop and execute plans to meet production demand using internal manufacturing and outsourced suppliers.
Monitor outsourced production schedules and expedite orders to reduce risks to delivery commitments.
Track and report production progress, material shortages, completion status, and supplier performance metrics.
Manage outsourced-manufacturing purchasing, including RFQ development, supplier quotations, purchase order creation, and order expediting.
Support supplier sourcing, qualification, onboarding, and ongoing supplier performance management.
Assist with negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, service agreements, warranties, and contractual terms.
Work with internal teams and suppliers to resolve supply-chain disruptions and improve material flow.
Build supplier relationships that support quality, delivery, and continuous improvement goals.
Analyze ERP and operational data to identify cost-reduction opportunities, improve supplier performance, and enhance supply-chain efficiency.
Evaluate key cost drivers and recommend strategies to reduce total supply-chain costs.
Review BOM discrepancies and communicate them to engineering teams for correction and process improvement.
Support initiatives to improve planning accuracy, inventory performance, and operational effectiveness.