GLOBAL SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT LEAD - ELIGIBLE FOR WHITE COLLAR

Supplier Performance & Development

• Assist in creation and development of VOR/BO strategies with all regions to ensure global alignment and best practice sharing

• Establish and maintain global supplier compliance metrics that enable robust and accurate assessment of supplier performance as well as areas of opportunity to improve delivery

• Ensure tools, process and best practice shared and aligned across all regions

Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including financial health, geopolitical factors, and capacity constraints to streamline global management as required.

• Develop contingency plans for critical suppliers and ensure business continuity during disruptions.

Process Optimization & Digitalization

• Drive automation and digital tools for supplier performance tracking and reporting.

• Support global initiatives for supply chain transparency and traceability.

• Implement best practices for supplier onboarding and lifecycle management.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, logistics, and ICT teams to ensure supplier alignment with product and process requirements.

• Act as the global escalation point for supplier-related issues impacting production or program launches.

Technical Expertise:

Strong knowledge of automotive supply chain processes and supplier requirements.

Analytical & Problem-Solving:

Ability to analyze supplier performance data and implement improvement strategies.

Communication & Negotiation:

Excellent skills for managing global relationships and leading multiple initiatives.

Project & Change Management:

Experience in global projects, supplier transitions, and change management initiatives.

Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively across regions and functions in a matrix organization.