Supplier Program Coordinator – Integrated Equipment & Materials

Position Summary

We are seeking a Supplier Program Coordinator to support integrated equipment and outsourced material programs within a fast-paced, project-driven manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating supplier performance, monitoring project timelines, resolving engineering and material issues, and ensuring on-time delivery to support program success.

You will serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, purchasing, engineering, and project teams to ensure equipment builds and outsourced materials meet quality, timing, and cost expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Equipment Programs

• Host weekly meetings with suppliers and internal project teams to review open issues and action items

• Monitor milestone matrices and project timelines to ensure design and build targets are achieved

• Coordinate free-issue material delivery to suppliers to prevent delays

• Conduct periodic supplier site visits to review progress and equipment status

• Collect and submit shipping documentation for items delivered but not yet posted

Outsourced Material Programs

• Review in-process supplier material to ensure on-time delivery

• Provide purchasing with proactive supplier performance feedback

• Coordinate with engineering to resolve design or specification issues (missing dimensions, incorrect material specs, weld specs, etc.)

• Monitor supplier workload and escalate potential risks

• Conduct site visits to assess supplier progress and performance

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide supplier material status updates during internal and customer meetings

• Drive improvements in supplier quality, workmanship, and delivery performance

• Support supplier evaluations and risk management initiatives

• Assist with resolution of supplier-related non-conformities

• Collect and analyze supplier performance metrics

• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance with corporate sourcing policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or material management

• Experience in a project-based or manufacturing environment

• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints, specifications, and dimensional tolerances

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and timelines simultaneously

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automation, tooling, robotics, or automotive manufacturing

• SAP experience

• Familiarity with supplier performance metrics and reporting

• Understanding of budgeting and forecasting within a project environment

• Experience working with both local and global suppliers

• Comfortable working remotely and traveling for supplier site visits