POSITION OVERVIEW
The Project Manager, Supplier Management is responsible for leading supplier-related initiatives that
support new product introductions, supply continuity, quality performance, cost optimization, and
operational excellence across the supply chain. This role serves as the primary liaison between
Procurement, Supplier Development, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to
ensure supplier capabilities, performance expectations, and project deliverables are aligned with
business objectives.
This individual utilizes strong project management disciplines, data analytics, and cross-functional
collaboration to deliver measurable business results related to quality, delivery, cost, and supplier
development.

Essential Function

Manage integrated processes between departments
• Drive Standardization and simplification of supplier management
processes across the organization.
• Ensure PRRs (Product Readiness Reviews) and SAs (Supplier
Assessments) are reviewed, completed, and compliant.
• Ensure Quality Audits are reviewed and completed.
• Elevate supplier issues to SQE (Supplier Quality Engineer) for
corrective action.

Project Management
• Manage cross-functional stakeholder alignment among Procurement,
Engineering, Quality, Operations, Product Management, and
Finance.
• Track and communicate new supplier selection.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, risk
assessments, communication plans, and status reporting
mechanisms.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement
mitigation plans to prevent schedule or impacts.

Supplier Relationship Management
• Identify, evaluate, develop & maintain - lead structured and crossfunctional approach to performance management.
• Establish, monitor, and communicate supplier performance metrics
including quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness, cost
competitiveness, and capacity utilization.
• Maintain supplier management dashboards, KPIs, reporting tools,
and performance analytics.
• Hold accountable to KPI’s.
• Contract execution driving key legal & commercial inputs.
• Lead supplier-related projects from initiation through execution and
sustainment, ensuring deliverables are achieved on time and within
scope.
• Support all product initiatives.

Processes & Systems
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to investigate root
causes, develop sustainable solutions, and prevent recurrence of
issues.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement
initiatives across supplier management and procurement functions.

Cross Functional Leadership
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively lead, motivate, and influence
leaders, peers, direct reports, suppliers, and cross-functional
partners to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
• Develops strong working relationships across all levels of the
organization and external supplier network to drive alignment and
execution.
• Facilitates productive discussions, resolves conflicts constructively,
and aligns stakeholders around common goals and priorities.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and
knowledge sharing.