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Manager - Supplier Development

Manager - Supplier Development

TE Connectivity

13 - 22 years

30 - 45 Lacs

bengaluru

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supplier development supplier process audit supplier improvement supplier quality

Work Mode

Hybrid

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

The Supplier Development Leader is the owner of Supplier Development Program and Supplier Onboarding process.. Main Responsible of Selection, Assessment and Approval Process for New Suppliers. Expert to suppliers in QMS (ISO 9001,IATF16949 etc.), LEAN Tools, Problem Solving Tools, MES,TE System. Work with SQE, Procurement and other cross function team in Supplier QCDTS Improvement Workshops.

Tasks Summary & Responsibilities

Ensure gloable SDE teams activity highly aligned with procurement priorities.
Perioldly track the SDE teams perfoamce and report out to management team.
Lead cross-functional teams to develop and improve supplier capabilities, ensuring alignment with TEs strategic goals in quality, cost, delivery, technology, and sustainability.

Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination

Drive supplier development initiatives by leading Souring, SQE, MPDE, Engineering, and other stakeholders to assess, qualify, and improve suppliers.
Facilitate alignment between functions (e.g., Qualitys audit standards, Procurements commercial requirements, Engineerings technical specs) to ensure unified supplier expectations.

2. Supplier Qualification & Onboarding

New suppliers:

Own the New supplier pre-assessment process / Lead onboarding programs for new suppliers, coordinating inputs from Quality (audit criteria), Procurement (commercial viability), and Engineering (technical capability).
Implement new supplier performance monitoring, conducting regular evaluations of quality, delivery, and service KPIs during the first 3 months post-onboarding until full compliance with TE requirements is achieve

Approved Supplier

Host cross-functional supplier improvement workshops for critical supplier issues (e.g., CoPQ reduction, lead time optimization) as a neutral facilitator, ensuring actions are owned by respective functions:
Monitor progress and escalate functional accountability gaps (e.g., Qualitys audit follow-up, Procurements cost targets).
Supplier Training Program, train Next/ approved suppliers on TE systems/procedures, collaborating with subject- matter experts (e.g., Quality for quality index, Procurement for commercial) as requested.
backup role: Quality issue handling and Problem-Solving activities, performs systematic/process audit when SQE function is not available in the region.

Required Skills

At least 10 years of management experience within connector and cable assembly Quality Management portion. Procurement,supply chain experience is a plus.

Expert Knowledge on ISO 9001, IATF16949,LEAN Tools and other Industry Standards
Certified ISO 9001 auditor by 2nd party auditor.
Strong project based management experience Expert knowledge on material management system
Demonstrated skills in a matrix environment
Knowledge on specific product and process as required (e.g. Molding, Stamping, Mechanical Assembly, PAB/PCBA, diecasting)
Expert level with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R and 8D methodology.
Ability to work across cultures and geographies effectively.
Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis)
Auditor Skills
Strong MES and delivery improvement knowledge
Basic knowledge of GD&T • Strong Presentation skills
Strong Communication and negotiation skills
Strong Coaching skills • Business accument regarding part cost structure / breakdown

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