Supplier Quality Specialist

Global Power Components•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and metal modular equipment centers for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our expansion, we are looking for a Supplier Quality Specialist.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, or Manufacturing
Travel required for 10-25% of working hours (supplier audits / issues)
Experience working directly with suppliers or vendors
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data tracking tools

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting supplier audits or ISO-based quality systems
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as welding, coating, or fabrication
Experience with supplier scorecards, vendor issue tracking, or corrective action systems
Knowledge of root cause analysis methods (5 Why, Fishbone, etc.)

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage the Vendor Issue Log, ensuring timely documentation, follow-up, and closure of supplier-related quality issues
Develop, maintain, and publish Supplier Scorecards measuring quality, delivery, responsiveness, and corrective action effectiveness
Track and analyze supplier performance trends and support continuous improvement efforts
Coordinate with the Quality Assurance team to qualify and approve new and existing suppliers
Issue, collect, and review supplier self-assessment questionnaires for new vendor qualification
Maintain and control the Approved Supplier List (ASL)
Prequalify suppliers for outsourced manufacturing processes including welding, painting, and blasting
Work closely with the Purchasing Manager and purchasing team to support vendor onboarding and sourcing decisions
Serve as a primary point of contact for supplier quality-related communication
Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to support issue resolution and performance improvement
Provide supplier performance insights to Purchasing to support supplier selection and risk management
Participate in supplier audits in coordination with the Supply Chain Director and Quality Assurance team
Document audit findings, corrective action requirements, and follow-up actions
Support compliance with internal quality standards and customer requirements
Work closely with the Quality Assurance team and suppliers to issue, track, and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)
Support root cause analysis activities and verify corrective action effectiveness
Escalate repeat or high-risk supplier issues to the Purchasing Manager and Quality leadership as appropriate