The Outsourcing Assembly Lead oversees planning, execution, and delivery of assembled equipment from 3rd Party Assemblers for water treatment projects.You'll manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets while working closely with Project Managers, design teams, and stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesProject & Supplier ManagementLead outsourcing activities from bid to deliveryOversee and supervise 3rd party supplier performanceAdminister contracts and maintain supplier relationshipsMonitor contract compliance during bid review and RFI/RFQ responsesQuality, Safety & ComplianceMonitor project execution against specifications and applicable codesCoordinate quality assurance and quality control activitiesEnsure compliance with safety protocols and EHS requirementsManage contractor performance on schedule, quality, and safetyCost & Schedule ManagementTrack project metrics and ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are metReview change order requests and ensure proper documentationReport on project performanceLeadershipMentor junior staff on assembly best practicesDevelop project management plans for complex installationsCommunicate with teams to resolve assembly issues.