What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASP Vendor Specialist position at Delta Electronics Americas?
Delta Electronics is a global innovator at the forefront of technologies powering the future. Since 1971, we’ve been leading the way in high-efficiency power and thermal management solutions. Today, we’re driving transformation across industries with smart, sustainable systems that enable everything from AI, industrial automation, and data centers to EV charging, renewable energy, and intelligent buildings.
Delta is powering the AI age with cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for hyperscale and edge data centers. Our high-efficiency power systems, thermal management, and intelligent monitoring technologies help the world’s largest data operators achieve peak performance and sustainability. Join us to help build the cornerstone solutions that will run tomorrow’s digital world.
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
Preferred Qualifications
Life at Delta
EEO Statement
Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Delta is powering the AI age with cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for hyperscale and edge data centers. Our high-efficiency power systems, thermal management, and intelligent monitoring technologies help the world’s largest data operators achieve peak performance and sustainability. Join us to help build the cornerstone solutions that will run tomorrow’s digital world.
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.
- Monitor supplier performance using established KPIs including:
- Quality
- On-time delivery
- Cost performance
- Responsiveness
- 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.
- 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:
- Vendor Management
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- Supplier Quality
- Manufacturing Operations
- Experience supporting supplier onboarding and compliance programs.
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- APICS certification
- Lean or Six Sigma certification
Life at Delta
EEO Statement
Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.