Manager, Supplier Performance – Individual Contributor

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

📋 Description

• Drive the recovery, enhancement of capabilities, and sustainable performance within the Global Supplier Development organization.

• Assist in operational containment, supplier evaluations, and structured improvement strategies across global commodities.

• Lead internal and supplier containment measures in collaboration with Operations and Quality departments.

• Organize supplier kick-off meetings and rapid response initiatives.

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

• Create and execute improvement plans, communicating through review checkpoints.

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

• Escalate persistent challenges to crisis mode or form tiger teams when necessary.

• Collaborate with Commodity Teams and SBUs to transition suppliers to sustainable operational practices.

• Identify supplier locations and prioritize development endeavors based on risk, impact, and strategic commodity requirements.

• Conduct supplier evaluations utilizing SRA, SHA, Gemba, and related methodologies.

• Engage with suppliers through development roadmaps, training sessions, and targeted maturity-model initiatives.

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

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

• Oversee maturity objectives and initiate sustainability planning.

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

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

• Lead or assist in supplier transitions with minimal disruptions.

• Monitor supplier maturity following transitions and reinforce continuous improvement efforts.

• Execute APQP for new product launches and manage transition projects.

• Collaborate with Commodity Managers, Quality Assurance & Engineering, Operations and Planning, SBUs, Supplier Site Leadership, and Crisis Response and Tiger Teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically 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.

• Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed, with a minimum of 50% of the time spent traveling.

• Advanced proficiency in English.

• Experience in leading supplier recovery initiatives, supplier transitions, and RCCA investigations for critical quality and delivery challenges.

• Proven track record in managing cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean principles and tools.

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

• Experience in presenting supplier performance and recovery plans to customers, senior leadership, and supplier executives.

• Proficient in using MS Office, LOB, WIP, Clear to Build, and milestone charts.

• Must be authorized to work in Mexico without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

• The company will not provide immigration sponsorship and will not pursue export authorization for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent work environment.

• On-site gym facilities.

• Wellness area & sports tournaments.

• Engagement events.

• Talent development programs.

• Transportation arrangements within a proper radius from the site.

• Eco-friendly parking.

• Medical & Life Insurance.