Strategic Supplier Development Leader

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This position is responsible 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 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.

Travel: 20-30%

Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday; However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY 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.
• Works with suppliers to develop action plans to close gaps between current and expected performance.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens 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.

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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. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test