As a member of the Procurement team, the Supplier Development Manager is responsible for strategic supplier development of assigned suppliers for Alliance Laundry Systems by ensuring the organization stays aligned with business needs to improve value generation in terms of sustainable supplier performance in on time delivery, quality, capacity, scalability and sustainability. This position is remote, but preferably based in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
Primary duties:
Implements cost, delivery, and quality improvement programs in the procurement of raw materials and finished components
Manages supplier development, relationships and contract administration
Accountable to drive and implement assigned project(s) and provide routine updates to the organization on the status of assigned projects
Accountable for ensuring all suppliers meet project schedules and work to continuously improve cost, quality and delivery requirements
Identify poor performing suppliers and drive improvement opportunities or find alternative sourcing options to ensure uninterrupted supply
Conducts research to identify new sources of supply, evaluate current suppliers, prepares reports and manages supplier relationships for assigned commodities
Ensures supplier relationships are conducted in an ethical and professional manner
Facilitates cross-functional work groups to select new suppliers using cost based methods
Working with internal customers toward prompt resolution of opportunities/issues while exemplifying a positive customer service mentality
Secondary duties:
Keeps up to date and assesses procurement trends by maintaining affiliations with successful companies who practice effective procurement management, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional associations
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field required.
ASCM certification preferred
Knowledge/Experience:
Minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing with quality and operations experience
Six Sigma methodology preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Lead continuous improvement methodologies and strategies
Develop and follow a structured problem solving strategy to drive root cause
Highly proficient in the use of Excel and experience with data analysis
Excellent communication skills
Strong business acumen
Proficient investigation and research skills
Demonstrated cross-functional team leadership and facilitation skills
Experience working with global suppliers
Excellent project management skills
Customer service mentality/relationship building
Physical Requirements
Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting.
Travel
Ability to travel domestically and internationally frequently.
