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Supplier Development & Performance Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description:
Job Summary
The Supplier Development & Performance Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end supplier performance improvement across quality delivery capacity scalability and sustainability. The role drives operational excellence through Lean manufacturing structured problem-solving and advanced supplier development strategies while supporting new product launches supplier readiness and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives and customer expectations.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead supplier performance management across quality delivery capacity scalability and sustainability including KPI tracking and reviews.
- Develop and execute supplier quality and delivery improvement plans to reduce SPPM and ensure on-time delivery.
- Perform supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement and supplier training using Six Sigma and Lean methods including Kaizen initiatives (e.g. VSM TPM takt optimization changeover reduction standard work etc).
- Lead structured problem solving (8D and root cause analysis) and ensure sustainable corrective actions.
- Manage supplier readiness for new product launches including APQP PPAP and process validation.
- Validate supplier capacity scalability and technical capability.
- Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments across quality processes and capacity.
- Manage supplier-related programs management for NPI ramp-ups and recovery initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement engineering operations and quality.
- Establish governance define KPIs and drive supplier performance standards.
Requirements of the Position
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Business or Supply Chain.
- 10 years of experience in supplier development supplier quality plant quality manufacturing or supply chain.
- Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing Program & Project Management Six Sigma APQP and PPAP processes.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes capacity analysis quality systems.
- Proven experience in supplier performance improvement and recovery initiatives.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proven experience with new product integration outsourcing and greenfield operations preferred.
- High level of resilience accountability and professionalism
- Ability to work effectively in matrix and cross-cultural environments
- Proven ability to coach and develop supplier capabilities.
- Ability to travel 50% (Domestic and Overseas) and engage with supplier operations.
Additional Details
- What is the maximum Bill Rate within the Market Rate Analysis you will accept for this position : 0.00
- Job Posting Job Category : Professional
- Assignment Start Time : (No Value)
- Assignment End Time : (No Value)
- Dimensions Punch Clock Entry : No
- Is driving required for the assignment : Yes - contingent will drive their personal vehicle
- Is personal vehicle mileage reimbursable : Yes
- Is this a government funded project : No
- Will this position be remote : Hybrid - mix of worksite/office and remote
- Worker Pay Type for Distribution : Recruited
- Payrolled Candidate Information (if applicable) : (No Value)
