Siemens Energy

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Supplier Development Leader enhances suppliers' performance and capabilities to meet the organisation’s quality, cost, delivery, and innovation requirements. This role involves collaborating with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster strong supplier relationships.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Supplier Performance Management:

• Monitor and analyse supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans for underperforming suppliers.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to suppliers.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

• Lead initiatives to enhance supplier capabilities and processes, focusing on lean manufacturing, Lean-Six Sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies.
• Facilitate training and development programs for suppliers to improve their operational efficiency and product quality.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify and implement best practices.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and trust.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier-related issues and concerns.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure favourable terms and conditions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and production, to align supplier capabilities with organisational needs.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to develop sourcing strategies that leverage supplier strengths.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to drive innovation and product development.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor market trends and changes that may impact supplier performance and availability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of supplier performance, improvement initiatives, and audits.
• Prepare and present reports on supplier performance and development activities to senior management.
• Document processes and procedures related to supplier development.