Supplier Development Manager

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing operations, capacity limitations, and opportunities for growth.

• Lead capacity assessments for suppliers and formulate strategies to accommodate rising business demands.

• Propel operational enhancements aimed at increasing productivity, throughput, and efficiency.

• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and augment supplier performance.

• Discover and implement cost-saving opportunities through thorough cost analysis and process optimization.

• Track supplier capacity in relation to forecasted demand and enact contingency plans as necessary.

• Assist in supplier recovery efforts to minimize disruptions and uphold customer delivery commitments.

• Analyze and evaluate Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply chains to pinpoint operational and capacity vulnerabilities.

• Formulate and execute risk management and supplier development strategies.

• Establish and oversee supplier performance metrics, including capacity utilization, delivery, and productivity.

• Facilitate supplier business reviews and monitor action items and realized benefits.

• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to foster business growth, ensure supply continuity, and champion operational excellence initiatives.

• Spearhead supplier development initiatives throughout Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply networks.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6-7 years of experience in Supplier Development, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related sector.

• Strong background in operations and manufacturing with a focus on enhancing supplier performance.

• Experience in managing and nurturing strategic Tier 2 and Tier 3 supplier relationships.

• Proficiency in operations management.

• Strong skills in capacity planning and analysis.

• Experience in deploying lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement practices.

• Capable of performing cost modeling, cost analysis, and identifying opportunities for productivity gains.

• Demonstrated success in achieving measurable operational and cost enhancements.

• Excellent stakeholder management, project leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

• Willingness to travel internationally up to 50-70% of the time.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (advantageous).

• Project Management certification or equivalent project leadership experience (advantageous).

• Experience in complex global manufacturing environments (advantageous).

• Knowledge of procurement and strategic sourcing processes (advantageous).

• Understanding of supply chain risk management and supplier recovery planning (advantageous).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary along with a bonus plan.

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

• Pension scheme.

• Life assurance coverage.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Employee referral program.

• Employee discounts.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Discounts on Johnson Controls products.

• Opportunities for training and career development.

• Supportive, collaborative, and safety-oriented culture.