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Supplier Quality Specialist

Global Power Components
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
2300 South 51st Street (Show on map)
Jan 31, 2026
View all jobs Supplier Quality Specialist MILWAUKEE, WI * Manufacturing 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. Key Responsibilities Supplier Quality & Performance 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 Supplier Qualification & Approval 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 Purchasing & Supplier Coordination 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 Audits & Compliance 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 Corrective Action Management 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 Qualifications Required 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 Preferred 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.) What Success Looks Like Supplier issues are documented, tracked, and resolved efficiently Supplier scorecards are accurate, current, and drive performance improvements Approved Supplier List is maintained and audit-ready Strong collaboration between Purchasing, Quality, and Suppliers Improved overall supplier quality and reduced repeat issues Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.