Manager Supplier Development

About the role

This position owns the development and execution of supplier capability plans across a strategic supplier portfolio, supporting current production, new product ramps, Mexico localization and long‑term growth.

Key responsibilities

• Prioritize and lead supplier development work, assess manufacturing capability, capacity and operational maturity, and define roadmaps with milestones.
• Direct cross‑functional recovery plans for delivery, quality, productivity or capacity gaps and facilitate structured problem solving with suppliers.
• Validate capacity against demand, coordinate supplier expansion and Mexico localization readiness with internal functions.
• Serve as the accountable supplier development contact, leading performance reviews, coaching teams and assessing business continuity, EHS, quality and regulatory risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical or related).
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, supplier development, operations or supplier quality, with leadership of complex cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong strategic prioritization, change leadership, executive communication and cross‑functional influence.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and Power BI for data and cost analysis.
• Lean manufacturing, value‑stream mapping and root‑cause analysis.
• Statistical methods for problem solving.