Vendor Risk Assessment Manager

Description

The Vendor Risk Assessment Manager is responsible for evaluating and ensuring vendor compliance with organizational processes, quality standards, and resource suitability. This role involves conducting assessments of vendors, both domestic and overseas, focusing on process compliance, product quality, and management systems. The position is critical in ensuring the quality assurance of the supply chain and vendor processes, aligning with Virginia Transformer’s high standards for operational excellence.

• Develop and implement strategies for vendor quality improvement, addressing gaps in processes or resource management.
• Conduct comprehensive vendor risk assessments to evaluate resources, process compliance, and process suitability for manufacturing requirements.
• Work closely with supply chain teams to integrate vendor assessment findings into procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure vendor adherence to quality processes and industry standards.
• Maintain strong communication with vendors to establish expectations and provide feedback on performance.
• Analyze vendor manufacturing processes to ensure suitability for transformer component production.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with organizational quality assurance standards for domestic and international vendors.
• Ensure alignment with corporate objectives regarding vendor quality assurance and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Experience in managing vendor audits and assessments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a strong aptitude for process controls and quality processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to evaluate complex processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Knowledge of transformer component manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Familiarity with international standards and regulations for manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in quality assurance methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of managing relationships with domestic and overseas vendors.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly for transformer components (preferred).
• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing, with 15 years of total professional experience in related fields.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance