What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality/Delivery Assurance Specialist position at Vaspire Technologies?
Job: Delivery Assurance Specialist
location:– Joplin, Missouri – Hybrid
Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality Management, Supply Chain Risk Mitigation, Supplier Performance Improvement, Production Readiness Assessment
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Delivery Assurance Specialist to support and drive supplier performance within the aerospace and defense supply chain. This role is critical in ensuring on-time delivery, supplier development, and quality improvement across a complex supplier network. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain risk mitigation, supplier development, and delivery assurance, with experience in ERP systems, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Key Responsibilities:
Delivery Assurance
- Monitor and improve supplier portal commit compliance and data integrity.
- Review and validate supplier recovery plans to meet delivery schedules.
- Collaborate with sub-tier suppliers and subcontractors to expedite critical orders.
- Analyze internal planning processes and supplier capacity constraints.
- Provide daily part tracking and WIP status updates using LOB or similar tools.
- Escalate delivery risks and non-responsiveness in real time to internal stakeholders.
- Deliver weekly progress briefings to internal teams and leadership.
- Identify and alleviate bottlenecks in supplier manufacturing processes.
- Conduct occasional onsite visits to supplier facilities to assess progress, resolve issues, and support recovery plans.
Supplier Development
- Conduct onsite supplier assessments with cross-functional teams (quality, engineering, procurement).
- Utilize Supplier Development Playbook and CI tools to elevate supplier performance.
- Partner with suppliers to implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
- Monitor KPIs and cost-to-serve data to drive supply chain effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs) on SharePoint.
- Coordinate across sites and functions to proactively resolve supply chain risks.
Supplier Quality
- Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Review and update quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans).
- Facilitate training on quality tools and confirm effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Maintain monthly reports on supplier corrective actions and quality metrics
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $55