What you will do:
The Supplier Development & Performance Manager is responsible for identifying and driving continuous improvements with assigned suppliers. This role ensures alignment with business needs to maximize sustainable supplier performance in terms of on-time delivery, quality, capacity, scalability, and sustainability to all sites.
How you will do it:
- Lead a team of Supplier Development leaders and NPI Engineers across multiple PBU/plants to drive continuous improvements.
- Collaborate with Global Fulfillment Manager, PBU Operations leaders, and Procurement to implement processes, tools, and training that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and accountability in order fulfillment.
- Conduct audits and assessments at supplier locations to address critical issues and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Analyze supplier performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Establish effective communication channels with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and value engineering projects with suppliers to enhance competitiveness.
- Support strategic supplier discussions regarding dual sourcing and supplier changes with Procurement PBU & Category leadership.
- Facilitate and execute training and development programs for suppliers to enhance their operational efficiencies.
- Develop project templates and management systems to drive data to actionable information.
- Monitor supplier compliance with delivery schedules and manage critical issues per company protocols.
What we look for:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field.
- +5 years of experience in a similar role; Automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain management, preferably in a global, cross-cultural environment.
- Hands-on experience with successful application of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing tools.
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and influence others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Project Management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Bilingual (must)