Supplier Performance Manager | Enterprise Supply Chain

We are seeking a highly motivated Supplier Performance & Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive supplier excellence, support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, and enable cost-effective, resilient supply chains. This role will play a critical part in strengthening supplier performance, optimizing sourcing strategies, and supporting business growth across manufacturing and distribution networks.

• Lead supplier performance management for assigned categories and manufacturing/distribution sites.
• Establish and monitor supplier KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage directly with suppliers to resolve performance issues and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Ensure alignment of supplier performance goals with overall enterprise supply chain strategies.

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers across raw materials, third-party manufacturing, and indirect goods & services.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and supply continuity.
• Conduct on-site supplier assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO9001) and company policies.
• Recommend suppliers for approval through sourcing governance forums/boards.

• Provide end-to-end sourcing support for local and regional NPI projects.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align sourcing solutions with technical and operational requirements.
• Develop scalable sourcing models that can be leveraged across global operations.

• Develop should-cost models and utilize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies to support sourcing decisions.
• Analyze purchasing data, inventory, and consumption trends to identify cost-saving and optimization opportunities.
• Build data-driven business cases to support supplier selection, changes, and negotiations.

• Identify and mitigate supplier risks to ensure supply continuity.
• Support the implementation of standardized supplier risk management frameworks.
• Drive proactive risk assessments and contingency planning.

• Partner with internal stakeholders including Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and R&D teams.
• Collaborate with Global Category Management to align regional sourcing strategies with global objectives.
• Translate complex technical requirements into clear supplier specifications and expectations.

• Lead sourcing and supplier-related projects, including supplier transitions and improvement initiatives.
• Utilize strong project and change management skills to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Drive adoption of strategic sourcing initiatives across internal stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Significant experience in Procurement / Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in supplier performance management and sourcing

• Experience with raw materials, contract manufacturing, or indirect procurement
• Exposure to manufacturing processes (e.g., coating, molding, assembly, mixing, filling)
• Strong analytical skills including TCO and should-cost modeling
• Experience supporting NPI projects
• Knowledge of supplier quality standards (e.g., ISO9001)
• Demonstrated project management and stakeholder management capabilities

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Data-driven decision making and problem-solving ability
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

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