Manager, Supplier Development

Responsibilities

• Lead validation of suppliers for new programs and existing commodities.
• Lead SDE team to qualify potential new suppliers, assessing their manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, and ability to meet product requirements.
• Collaborate with product development teams to define quality requirements for new products, including critical characteristics and testing parameters.
• Develop and implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes with suppliers to ensure smooth transition from design to production.
• Work with suppliers to implement corrective actions for identified quality issues.
• Ensure Production Part Approval Processes (PPAPs) are completed to meet project timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality assurance to ensure seamless integration of new products.
• Develop and maintain processes for supplier risk management, including the assessment of financial, quality, and operational risks.
• Develop and maintain supplier performance management including supplier scorecards.
• Cook up the cross-functional sourcing board and manage the approval process for supplier sourcing awards.
• Develop and coordinate supplier compliance requirements.
• Develop best practices including documentation of purchasing process and policies.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in quality, product development, and/or purchasing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF) and quality tools (PPAP, FMEA, SPC).
• Proven experience in supplier quality management, including supplier development and performance monitoring.
• Strong understanding of components and material cost drivers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of quality issues.
• Experience in new product development processes and project management.
• Ability to communicate and make presentations to an audience effectively in a formal setting.