Supplier Development Project Manager

At Delta Faucet we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry we take pride in our dedication to quality sustainability and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence.

Job Description:

Do you enjoy turning complex supplier challenges into executable plans and measurable business results Delta Faucet Company is seeking a Supplier Development Project Manager to lead cross-functional supplier initiatives that improve quality delivery cost capability and supply continuity. This role manages supplier onboarding capability building continuous improvement sourcing transitions and supplier exits across Deltas global supply base. The position works closely with Global Sourcing Supplier Quality Engineering Operations Planning Finance and suppliers to ensure initiatives are executed effectively and deliver sustainable results.

Purpose:

The Supplier Development Project Manager leads the structured execution of supplier-development initiatives from approved business case through production readiness stabilization and project closure.

The role translates sourcing strategies and supplier needs into integrated action plans with clear milestones owners risks and performance measures. This position builds supplier capability resolves performance gaps strengthens supply-chain resilience and establishes repeatable methods that improve how Delta develops and manages suppliers.

Responsibilities:

Lead supplier onboarding capability-building resourcing localization continuous-improvement and exit projects from planning through implementation and stabilization.

Develop and manage cross-functional project plans defining scope milestones resources risks decisions action owners and escalation requirements.

Coordinate supplier readiness activities including capability assessments design reviews tooling capacity validation first articles PPAP production ramp-up and transition to ongoing supplier management.

Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering Operations and commodity teams to assess supplier manufacturing technical quality capacity and management-system capabilities.

Build and execute gap-closure plans that address supplier capability quality delivery cost service lead time and launch-readiness requirements.

Lead supplier performance-improvement projects using data analysis root-cause problem solving corrective-action planning and continuous-improvement methods.

Establish measurable project and supplier-performance targets monitor progress and verify that improvements are effective and sustained.

Identify and mitigate supplier risks related to capacity geographic concentration business continuity financial condition cybersecurity compliance logistics and critical sub-tier operations.

Develop contingency and recovery plans that improve supply continuity global sourcing optionality and responsiveness to changing business conditions.

Facilitate cross-functional and supplier meetings drive timely decisions and escalate barriers that threaten business objectives or project timing.

Maintain accurate project information and provide clear reporting through SAP Smartsheet Power BI Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and other approved systems.

Strengthen Deltas Supplier Development capability by standardizing tools incorporating lessons learned sharing best practices and improving internal and supplier processes.

Ensure adherence to Delta policies supplier requirements compliance expectations and departmental standard work.

Support special projects and other strategic sourcing and supply-chain initiatives as assigned.

Education and Experience/Skills:

Bachelors degree in engineering supply chain operations manufacturing business or a related field.

Five or more years of experience in supplier development supplier quality manufacturing sourcing engineering operations or supply-chain project management.

Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects involving direct-material suppliers.

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes supplier quality systems capacity planning product and process validation and production readiness.

Strong project leadership analytical problem-solving risk-management and organizational skills.

Familiarity with PPAP APQP first-article qualification process capability control plans FMEA supplier audits and corrective-action systems preferred.

Proven ability to influence across functions regions and supplier organizations without direct authority.

Ability to communicate complex issues risks decisions and recommendations clearly to suppliers project teams and leadership.

Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency discipline and accountability in a global business environment.

Experience with supplier onboarding capability development sourcing transitions product launches or supplier performance improvement strongly preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Word PowerBI and Teams; experience with SAP Smartsheet and CoPilot (CoWork) preferred.

Lean Six Sigma PMP CAPM or related certification is beneficial.

Approximately 10% to 15% domestic and international travel may be required.

Why Join Us

At Delta Faucet Company our people are our greatest assets. We value different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. Youll have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand working alongside passionate professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us to lead progressive growth and make a significant impact within a leading organization.

Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Culture:Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality diversity and inclusion flexibility work-life balance and more.
• Wellbeing:Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement savings tuition reimbursement and employee incentive programs; resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.
• Learning & Development:LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.
• Social Impact:Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.

Delta Faucet Company (the Company) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Companys policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment employment promotion salary increases benefits termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race color sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression genetic information pregnancy religious creed national origin ancestry age physical/mental disability medical condition marital/domestic partner status military and veteran status height weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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