Supplier Development and Performance Manager, DPC

Role Overview

This role leads key sourcing initiatives focused on supplier development, supplier performance management, supplier onboarding for new product development (NPD), and the execution of lean improvement and value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) initiatives with strategic suppliers. The role supports business unit priorities across the Data, Power and Control (DPC) division and works closely with Strategic Sourcing, Operations Excellence, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and supplier partners to deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and capability.

What You Will Do

Main job duties include supplier development, VAVE, lean projects with suppliers, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, assessing supplier capabilities, and implementing supplier performance scorecards and improvement plans.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in supplier development, procurement, operations, manufacturing, or supply chain roles with responsibility for supplier performance improvement. The role requires experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority across a matrixed organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., APICS) are preferred
• Demonstrated experience in supplier development, procurement, operations, manufacturing, or supply chain roles with responsibility for supplier performance improvement
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority across a matrixed organization
• Working proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis to track KPIs and supplier metrics
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage projects across multiple priorities
• Experience with VAVE methodologies and cost engineering principles
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Industry-leading 401(k) match
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• Holidays
• Disability coverage
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid volunteer time
• Access to an active Employee Resource Groups that support women in engineering and underrepresented identities