Quality & Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturer experience MUST

Global industrial supplier company is currently seeking a Quality & Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturer experience MUST to join their team near Holland, MI. This position requires travel up to 50%. Responsibilities of Quality & Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturer experience MUST · Maintain good relationship with manufacturer client and vendors · Communicate with vendors for procuring packaging supplies – sourcing & receiving · Monitor and conduct quality check on the materials from the vendors for any defects and issues. · Maintain communications along with other departments regarding order specifications and prevent for possible damage/ loss/ delay/ complaint from customers. · Address any suggestions from the packaging & quality operation standpoint to help prevent any delays/ issues with orders. · Visit suppliers sites for supplier quality meeting to review their quality performance & procurement needs · Report to management with summarized status report and revised plan for improvement how to implement the procurement & packaging operations · Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications of Quality & Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturer experience MUST · At least 1-3 years experience in supplier quality assurance, purchasing experience at manufacturing industry · Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communication and related field. · Experience with ERP software – MS Dynamics, SAP, AS400 etc. is huge plus · Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel · Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record · Able to travel up to 75% out-of-states · Ability to be flexible to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment · Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently · Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated · While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 40 pounds, lift in excess of 40 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision. ========================================================= Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.