Manager, Supplier Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of supplier development engineers across multiple commodity areas, ensuring effective execution of supplier evaluation, qualification, and issue resolution (RCA) activities
• Define and support sourcing engineering strategies in alignment with business priorities, technical roadmaps, and supply chain goals
• Establish and maintain supplier performance metrics, qualification standards, and auditing procedures to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, and NPI teams to ensure timely supplier engagement during early design phases
• Oversee technical supplier escalations, drive corrective action plans, and ensure high-performance outcomes across quality, cost, and delivery
• Partner with global sourcing and category leaders to drive supplier consolidation, innovation, and strategic partnerships
• Support career development, coaching, and technical skill-building for team members
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and capacity decisions at the functional and program levels

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline
• Master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering roles in the high-tech industry
• 2–4 years of experience leading teams or cross-functional supplier development/quality initiatives
• Thorough understanding of standard quality principals and tools is a must for this position. This includes but is not limited to APQP, FMEA, 8D, MSA etc.
• Experience with NPI, product lifecycle management, and supply base scalability
• Certifications in supply chain, quality, or program management (e.g., CSCP, PMP, CQE) are a plus
• Deep technical knowledge of sourcing, supplier quality, supplier development, and manufacturing processes for electronics, electro-mechanical, and mechanical components in a high tech environment
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage cross-functional supplier engagements across engineering, operations, and supply chain
• Experience with global supplier qualification, quality systems (e.g., ISO, IATF), and regulatory compliance (e.g., RoHS, REACH)
• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills, including resource management, risk mitigation, and performance tracking
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills with both internal teams and external suppliers
• Ability to lead through ambiguity, motivate diverse teams, and drive results in a matrixed environment
• This role will require up to 30% travel domestically and internationally

• Master’s degree
• Certifications in supply chain, quality, or program management (e.g., CSCP, PMP, CQE)

medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off, annual bonus structure