Supply Chain Research Manager, Mobility

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Research Manager to lead a global team of research analysts responsible for identifying and validating supply chain relationships across the automotive ecosystem. This role will set the research direction, strengthen methodologies, and ensure consistent, high-quality outputs across for the Procurement Intelligence research team.

What You Will Do

Define and execute the research approach and methodologies used to identify and validate suppliers and supply chain relationships across the automotive ecosystem. Lead and develop a distributed team of research analysts across multiple time zones, setting priorities, managing workloads, and ensuring timely delivery against SLAs and project timelines.

Why It Might Be a Fit

5+ years of experience in research management, competitive intelligence, supply chain research, or a related role—preferably tied to automotive or global supply chains. Proven experience managing distributed teams (multiple time zones), including performance management, coaching, and operational execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in research management, competitive intelligence, supply chain research, or a related role—preferably tied to automotive or global supply chains.
• Proven experience managing distributed teams (multiple time zones), including performance management, coaching, and operational execution.
• Demonstrated ability to design research methods and translate ambiguous questions into structured workflows, measurable outputs, and clear analyst instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present research findings and defend methodology to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Annual incentive plan
• Additional S&P Global benefits