Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Development Manager to join our clients' team, playing a pivotal role in driving supplier performance, managing risks, and enhancing supply chain capability.
This role spans multiple programmes in a dynamic environment, supporting both established and emerging technologies.
The Supplier Development Manager will:
* Oversee a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring day-to-day performance and delivering detailed reports to project teams.
* Assess and enhance supplier capabilities to meet both current and future delivery requirements.
* Conduct capacity audits to identify bottlenecks, resource gaps, and yield issues, while mapping sub-tier supplier networks.
* Apply lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools to boost supplier delivery and quality.
* Develop and validate process flows, perform lead time analysis, and implement strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.
* Utilize problem-solving frameworks such as DMAIC for root cause analysis and drive improvement initiatives.
* Prepare and present executive summaries based on comprehensive data analysis.
* Contribute to departmental initiatives aimed at achieving supply chain excellence.
The ideal candidate will have:
1. A degree-level qualification in Supply Chain or equiv...