Job Summary
The Partner Manager – E-Parts is responsible for leading the integration and execution of Specialized’s key E-System suppliers (motor, battery, etc.) across Taiwan and Mainland China, in close collaboration with EU-based product development teams. This role ensures supplier performance, cross-functional coordination, and operational execution.
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How You Will Make a Difference
1. Relationship Management
- Act as the primary interface between SBC and assigned manufacturing partners.
- Maintain strong, trust-based partnerships to enable seamless execution.
2. Performance Management
- Lead regular reviews on Delivery, Quality, and Ramp-Up performances.
- Escalate and resolve critical issues in coordination with internal teams and partners.
- Track and manage key metrics (OTD, production accuracy, launch readiness)
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with internal teams (Planning, Quality, ME, Logistics, Sourcing).
- Contribute to sourcing strategy and allocations
- Drive resolution of critical issues, and ensure readiness for NPI and scale-up.
- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives internally and externally.
4. Team Strategy & Talent Development
- Support strategic alignment within the Partner Management team and contribute to annual objectives and roadmap.
- Encourage best-practice sharing and promote a culture of accountability and skills development.
5. Issue Resolution & Action Planning
- Drive structured problem-solving with clear gap analysis, ownership, and timelines.
- Monitor action implementation with stakeholders and ensure timely, measurable outcomes
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What You Need to Win
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- 5–10 years of experience in partner management, supply chain, or procurement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fluent in English and Mandarin; other Asian languages are a plus
- Strong ability to work with European teams across time zones
- E-Parts or system integration experience is a strong advantage
- Background in the bike industry is preferred
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Success Measures
On-Time Production/ Production Accuracy/ Cross-Functional Follow-up
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded on the principle of performance and fueled by innovation, our focus on the rider and their needs is our constant. From seasoned pros and weekend warriors, to kids and commuters—if you ride, we’re for you. The passion we have for sharing our love of bikes with the world can be seen in those who choose to work here. Headquartered in Morgan Hill, CA, the passionate and creative teammates at Specialized have designed and manufactured the world's most innovative bikes and gear since 1974.
Are you ready to join our team and help pedal the planet forward?
