Supplier Development Specialist

Position: Supplier Development Specialist

Position Summary:

Responsible for strategic supply base development, including on-site supplier assessments. Drives quality and productivity improvements at existing suppliers. Assesses new potential suppliers and deploys standardized supplier quality management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Identify new suppliers in alignment with new product performance requirements; actively participate in sourcing decisions and having supplier reviews with Program and Commodity Teams.
• Track and monitor supplier performance and determine development steps as needed.
• Complete on site supplier assessments and control plan audits. Follow up to open action items.
• Support global purchasing needs during supplier transitions, supplier rationalization and localization programs. Support commodity and program teams for resourcing activities
• Support major internal and new customer projects.
• Supports purchasing cost saving & VA/VE activities

Skills and Experience

• 7+ years related work experience in quality, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Familiar with a range of materials and processes; e.g. steel, stamping, forging, machining, casting, cold heading, rubber, plastic, heat treating, and electromechanical products.
• Experience with supplier assessment and audits, IATF and / or ISO audit certification desired.
• Demonstrated ability and skills to support supplier development activities, continuous improvement initiatives and quality management tools.
• APQP, PFMEA, MSA and Control Plan training and practical experience preferred.
• 6Sigma certified (level of Green Belt) a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing,
• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications
• Demonstrated ability and skills of Kaizen and problem-solving methodologies (like 8D).
• Knowledge of quality management systems and automotive standards.