Supplier Quality Assurance

About the position

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Assurance associate to join our Fabrics Quality team. In this role, you will own the supplier quality relationship for a specific supplier or category of materials. This involves driving and prioritizing initiatives, issue resolution, metrics/scorecards, quality agreements, supplier corrective action requests, supplier waivers, raw material specification development, audits, and development of SOP/process surrounding supplier quality. This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier qualification activities including conducting audits, working with suppliers to help them understand quality requirements and close gaps in their quality systems or processes
• Drive supplier risk assessment evaluation, developing mitigation plans, and their execution for quality supply chain risks during commercialization phase in partnership with a cross-functional team
• Perform supplier-related activities such as defining performance metrics, completing and evaluating supplier score cards, monitoring activities, continuous improvement, etc
• Use quantitative analysis to identify high-risk suppliers and develop strategies for mitigating risks in supplier quality systems
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams on material problems to reduce and/or eliminate impact on the supply chain
• Create and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) and internal corrective actions
• Identify and drive implementation of supplier management continuous improvement changes in the quality-management system
• Ensure that execution within the Supplier Management processes (evaluation, selection, and monitoring) is effective, efficient, and compliant

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years' work experience in quality assurance
• Demonstrated experience with quality processes such as NC, SCAR, MOC
• Demonstrated experience with problem solving skills and tools
• Proven experience working effectively in team situations and as an individual contributor
• Experience driving projects to successful completion
• Experience performing internal, external, or supplier audits and risk assessments
• Demonstrated networking and influencing skills
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel at least 15%, including international travel

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Lead Auditor certificate and/or ASQ Supplier Quality Professional Certification (CSQP)
• Experience in textiles industry

Benefits

• $80,000 - $111,000 per year
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment
• Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive benefits
• Distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan
• Potential opportunities for profit-sharing