Supplier Development Program Lead – Remote

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and manage supplier development KPIs specific to the SBU, including both leading and lagging indicators, to monitor supplier performance, risk, and maturity.

• Advocate for supplier development priorities during SBU staff meetings and ensure strategic alignment is communicated effectively.

• Lead and support tiered meetings within the SBU, providing updates on supplier development initiatives, escalations, and their impact on critical programs.

• Coordinate resource prioritization and supplier strategies with Value Stream Leaders and SBU stakeholders.

• Act as the primary representative for supplier quality, delivery, and readiness concerns within the SBU.

• Serve as an escalation point of contact for teams when necessary.

• Facilitate communication between SBU operations and Global Supplier Development to ensure smooth handoffs, alignment, and feedback mechanisms.

• Assist with SBU program planning to ensure supplier capacity and development actions are in sync with execution and NPI ramp-up timelines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional program committees to support cohesive supplier development strategies.

• Drive Supplier Development Plans within the assigned SBU in partnership with Global Supplier Development and commodity leaders.

• Foster collaboration across Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to enhance supplier performance.

• Provide support to suppliers as required, dedicating up to 50% of time to this effort.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience.

• A demonstrated understanding of casting and/or forging products along with their manufacturing processes.

• A proven track record of effective cross-functional program leadership, KPI management, and handling escalations.

• Strong analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and business acumen.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Demonstrated expertise in supplier management and business practices.

• Experience in supplier risk management, APQP, AS9100, or within complex manufacturing environments.

• In-depth knowledge of supplier collaboration strategies, planning, and risk management frameworks.

• U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.

• Security clearance is not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• A generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, with a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional coverage for pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and ID theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health services for fertility and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Virtual doctor visits through Doctor on Demand.

• Child and elder care services provided by Bright Horizons.

• Teladoc Medical Experts program for second opinions.

• Flexible work schedules available.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Potential for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed).

• Primarily remote work from home.

• Possible travel to site locations as required.