Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Mgmt, and Quality Assurance Manager

The
Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, and Quality Assurance Manager
will support the
space program
located in
Houston, TX.
Leads supplier strategy activities across sourcing, qualification, and ongoing quality performance. Ensures suppliers and partners meet operational, regulatory, and quality expectations while driving value, compliance, and risk reduction. The role combines sourcing excellence, vendor governance, and supplier quality leadership - ensuring suppliers not only meet cost and delivery targets but also uphold the organization's technical and quality standards.

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.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• 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.

DESIRED:

• 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.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.

• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).

• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options.
We also support career advancement through professional training and development

.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture.

Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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