Bastion Technologies, Inc. · 1 week ago
Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Mgmt, and Quality Assurance Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, and Quality Assurance Manager to support their commercial engineering organization. The role involves leading supplier strategy activities to ensure operational, regulatory, and quality expectations are met while driving value and compliance.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and execute the organization's strategic sourcing roadmap, aligning vendor capabilities with business goals and long-term growth objectives
Establish a unified vendor management framework that integrates supplier selection, onboarding, compliance, and ongoing performance monitoring
Maintain a comprehensive supplier database and ensure data integrity across ERP and VMS systems
Develop and monitor category strategies for critical indirect and technical spend areas to optimize cost, risk, and supplier performance
Design and manage a data-driven vendor qualification system to evaluate supplier financial health, ethical compliance, and technical competency
Lead supplier audits and risk assessments, including ESG, safety, and cybersecurity criteria
Oversee corrective and preventive action (CAPA) tracking and ensure timely closure of supplier quality issues
Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure supplier contracts reflect appropriate quality, compliance, and liability clauses
Establish a comprehensive Supplier Quality Management System (SQMS) integrated with ISO 9001 principles to ensure supplier conformity to specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements
Define and maintain supplier quality plans, inspection protocols, and incoming quality control (IQC) procedures for purchased goods and services
Develop Supplier Quality Agreements (SQAs) outlining inspection frequency, test methods, documentation expectations, and escalation criteria
Implement supplier scorecards that measure defect rates, on-time delivery, audit findings, and responsiveness
Lead root cause analyses (RCA) for nonconforming materials and drive corrective actions in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams
Conduct periodic supplier quality audits to verify process control, calibration, documentation, and traceability requirements
Work cross-functionally with engineering and operations to qualify new suppliers, evaluate first article inspections (FAIs), and ensure compliance with change control procedures
Develop internal and supplier training programs to promote quality culture, regulatory awareness, and continuous improvement practices
Ensure adherence to applicable quality, safety, and environmental standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or industry-specific equivalents)
Manage the full contract lifecycle, including negotiation, execution, performance tracking, and renewal
Serve as the central liaison between the organization and strategic suppliers to resolve escalations, align performance objectives, and drive long-term collaboration
Conduct business reviews and develop supplier improvement roadmaps based on trend analysis and audit outcomes
Lead the implementation and optimization of a cloud-based Vendor Management System (VMS) or e-Sourcing platform that integrates with the company's ERP
Automate quality, compliance, and performance workflows within the digital procurement ecosystem
Identify opportunities to streamline procurement and QA processes, leveraging analytics to drive efficiency and transparency
Benchmark supplier performance against industry best practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information
Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of business administration, supply chain, engineering or related discipline
Must have 3+ years of recent and related work experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or supplier quality leadership within manufacturing, engineering, or technology industries
Requires proven experience implementing VMS/e-Sourcing solutions and supplier quality systems - ideally within the Oil & Gas industry and/or Offshore Renewables (Comparable experience in other complex engineering environments will also be considered)
In lieu of degree: Candidates with 7+ years of recent and related experience will be considered
Demonstrable ability to work within time/budget constraints
Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS
All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers
Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives
Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements
Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical
Preferred
Advanced degree or certifications (CPSM, CIPS, CQE, or Lean Six Sigma) strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 principles, internal/external auditing, and supplier quality assurance. Experience with ISO 13485, AS9100, or similar frameworks preferred
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data. Understanding of manufacturing processes, process validation, and inspection methods
Working knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, and global data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
Demonstrated ability to assess supplier performance through KPI dashboards, cost modeling, and quality metrics
Strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills. Ability to work with global suppliers and manage complex multi-stakeholder environments
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
AD&D
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Retirement 401k
Vacation
Sick pay
Holidays
Flexible work schedules (when available)
Career advancement through professional training and development
Company
Bastion Technologies, Inc.
A multi-disciplined engineering and technical services company headquartered in Houston, Texas.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jayant Ramakrishnan
Chief Operating Officer
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