Strategic Supplier Development Leader

Faith Technologies•Menasha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of key supplier improvement initiatives to identify, evaluate, and maintain a strategic supplier network. As part of our productivity team, this position will use advanced quality and project management tools to improve supplier performance in terms of quality, capability, delivery, and total cost. FTI provides many opportunities for those energized by new challenges, opening doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package. We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
seven to ten years experience in supply chain management, supplier development or procurement or Any appropriate combination of education and experience as determined by management.

Responsibilities

Leads / coaches cross-functional teams on selected development projects to create a culture of value, quality, and total cost reduction.
Acts as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Partners with supplier and manufacturer leaders and internal team members to improve supplier capability.
Develops on-boarding processes for new suppliers and systematic tools to identify ‘at risk’ suppliers for selection development projects.
Develop and implement partner performance review procedures to communicate successes and address shortfalls.
Develops key processes outlining the purpose and direction of Supplier Development in order to coordinate efforts across various business units.
Performs assessments of supplier’s capability to meet organizational requirements and maintain sustainable performance including review of capacities.
Promotes strategic approaches in supplier selection and problem solving.
Works with suppliers to develop action plans to close gaps between current and expected performance.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.