Manager, Supplier Management

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Supplier Quality professionals in order to manage:
• Set quality performance targets and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.
• Manage Divisional APQP & Launch Management.
• Ongoing Supplier Performance Management, monitor supplier KPIs (PPM levels, delivery performance, escape frequency, audit scores), conduct regular business reviews, and develop supplier improvement roadmaps.
• Ensure structured problem-solving for supplier-related defects using 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa methods.
• Communicate critical issues internally and to OEM customers when relevant.
• Perform process audits at supplier sites. Identify gaps, verify corrective actions, and escalate risks when needed.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including capacity, process stability, and material availability.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to ensure alignment on quality and sourcing strategies.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Automotive Quality or Purchasing functions.
• Strong knowledge of the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Experience in supplier development leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Advanced presentation and communication (written & verbal) skills.
• Experience with SAP, SupplyOn and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with mechatronics & electronic components, steel, heat treatment, welding, grinding, stamping, computer numerical control (CNC), machining and assembly operations.
• Strong working knowledge with the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Quality System requirements.
• Able to assess, prioritize and make decisions.
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results.

Our Offering

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Wellness initiatives.

Schaeffler Benefits

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About the Role

The Schaeffler Group is a dynamic global technology company known for its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. We are a partner to all major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, offering numerous development opportunities.

Benefits

As a global company with employees around the world, we strive to treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation, contributing to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole.

Contact

Your contact
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Roberto Celorio
+1(803)802-4046
Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.