Supplier Management Specialist / Quality Auditing Specialist

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Payrate : $38/hr - $44/hr on W
United States, California, Irvine
Mar 06, 2025
Job Title: Supplier Management Specialist / Quality Auditing Specialist Location with zip code: Irvine, CA 92618 Duration: 6 Months Payrate : $38/hr - $44/hr on W2 Job Summary: To perform on-site supplier development and surveillance activities including audits, assessments, follow up/expediting and source inspections to ensure an adequate supply base exists to meet MDSI on time delivery and quality performance requirements. A substantial amount of local travel and some amount of long-distance travel is a job requirement. Conduct supplier audits and assessments for new source development and/or supplier change activities Leads continuous improvement activities across the supply base for underperforming suppliers Perform on-site follow-up and expediting to insure on time delivery of all purchases. Performs FAI source and in-process inspection to ensure delivery of quality product Participate in conjunction with Procurement and QA in the supplier review process for OTD and Quality performance Reviews the status of all open purchase orders under his/her responsibility, to insure on time delivery of all purchases. Provides complete and accurate supplier performance status reports on request. Will perform the Point of Contact function on programs as assigned. Education And Experience: Associate's degree (AA) from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent; and 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training. APICS or ISM course work desired. Bachelor's degree desired. Supplier Management is a multi-faceted position that requires a high level of organizational skills, efficient use of time, the ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects and continually meet deadlines. The position requires a combination of direct and indirectly related experience with procurement, manufacturing and inspection processes with emphasis on machined parts, sheet metal fabrication, castings, extrusions, custom gears and metal finishes. Includes familiarity with CMM programming and ANSI Y14.5 Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes. The ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.