Evaluates vendor operations, products, and services for compliance with government and company quality standards.
Conducts audits and testing of products, materials, and processes to measure effectiveness and compliance with company expectations. Analyzes and monitors metrics and KPIs to suggest improvement initiatives. Works with vendors and identifies alternative vendors to mitigate risks and resolve problems. Assists with drafting and negotiating service-level agreements to ensure performance/quality metrics, responsibilities, expectations, and penalties are adequately defined. Prepares reports and updates on vendor status and quality.
Job Title | Job Description | |
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1 | Associate Buyer | The Associate Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being an Associate Buyer may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Associate Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Associate Buyer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Associate Buyer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. |
2 | Product Test Engineering Entry | The Product Test Engineering Entry identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions. Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. Being a Product Test Engineering Entry documents and analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports. Assists in the definition of internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs. In addition, Product Test Engineering Entry ensures testing procedures are in compliance with any required industry specific standards. Requires a bachelor's degree of Engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Product Test Engineering Entry works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as a Product Test Engineering Entry typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. |
3 | VP of Lean Six Sigma Process | The VP of Lean Six Sigma Process develops total quality policies, standards, and programs designed to drive continuous improvement of organizational processes, products, and services. Oversees all aspects of an organization's total quality function. Being a VP of Lean Six Sigma Process directs cross functional teams and vendors in the implementation of quality programs. Creates and drives strategic initiatives. In addition, VP of Lean Six Sigma Process ensures internal guidelines and programs are in compliance with regulations and align with industry standards and best practices. Typically requires a master's degree. Requires Six Sigma or Kaizen certification. Typically reports to top management. The VP of Lean Six Sigma Process manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Working as a VP of Lean Six Sigma Process typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
4 | Data Entry Support I | The Data Entry Support I compares output to control totals and makes corrections to codes and batches as necessary. Reviews, codes, and inputs source data from storage media into a computer processing system. Being a Data Entry Support I requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Prepares and distributes output reports as instructed. In addition, Data Entry Support I typically reports to a supervisor. Being a Data Entry Support I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. |
5 | Data Entry Support II | The Data Entry Support II compares output to control totals and makes corrections to codes and batches as necessary. Reviews, codes, and inputs source data from storage media into a computer processing system. Being a Data Entry Support II requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Prepares and distributes output reports as instructed. In addition, Data Entry Support II typically reports to a supervisor. Being a Data Entry Support II gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as a Data Entry Support II typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. |
Skills | Proficiency Level |
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Industry Knowledge | Level 2 |
Business Process Improvement | Level 1 |
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) | Level 1 |