Manager, Supplier Performance – Individual Contributor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Oversee internal and supplier containment initiatives alongside Operations and Quality.

• Organize supplier kick-off meetings and implement rapid response strategies.

• Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and execute supplier enhancement plans.

• Track leading and lagging KPIs and assess containment exit criteria.

• Elevate ongoing issues to crisis mode or assemble tiger teams.

• Work with Commodity Teams and SBUs to ensure closed-loop feedback and transition to sustainable operations.

• Identify and prioritize supplier sites for development based on risk, impact, and strategic commodity requirements.

• Conduct supplier evaluations using SRA, SHA, and Gemba methodologies.

• Engage suppliers through tailored development roadmaps, training sessions, and focused maturity-model actions.

• Coordinate with Commodity Managers and Engineering teams regarding supplier preparedness for new programs or volume increases.

• Facilitate improvement plans, track KPIs, and conduct gate reviews.

• Monitor supplier maturity and initiate sustainment strategies.

• Support ongoing monitoring and cycles for supplier re-engagement.

• Develop tools for manufacturing process technology and standardization, including FMEA and Control Plans.

• Lead or assist in supplier transitions and ensure smooth handover of responsibilities.

• Monitor supplier maturity following transitions.

• Align internal business units and suppliers on performance expectations and continuous enhancement.

• Implement APQP for new product launches and project transitions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires a University Degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Willingness to travel to supplier locations as necessary—at least 50% of the time.

• Advanced command of the English language.

• Experience leading supplier recovery initiatives, transitions, and RCCA investigations for critical quality and delivery challenges, driving corrective actions to resolution.

• Managed cross-functional projects and continuous improvement efforts, utilizing Lean principles and tools.

• Oversaw supplier performance for engineered components and manufacturing processes, including castings, plastics, machining, mechanical fabrication, forgings, and electrical components.

• Presented supplier performance and recovery strategies to customers, senior management, and supplier executives.

• Performance monitoring utilizing MS Office, LOB, WIP, Clear to Build, and milestone charts.

• Must be authorized to work in Mexico without future company immigration sponsorship.

• The company will not pursue export authorization for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent work environment.

• On-site gym facilities.

• Wellness area & sports tournaments.

• Engagement events.

• Talent development programs.

• Transportation arrangements within an appropriate radius from the site.

• Eco-friendly parking options.

• Medical & life insurance.