On behalf of our multinational manufacturing client, we are seeking a Supplier Manager who will be responsible for managing and optimizing supplier relationships with their assigned supplier portfolio to ensure quality, cost efficiency, strategy execution and risk mitigation.

The candidate needs to have strong buyouts experience, with a primary focus on Electrical Motors, Drives, Engines, and Bearings The position acts as a liaison between the suppliers they manage and the Category Management, Business Unit and General functions as required.

Uses structured processes and scorecards to monitor performance, drive improvements, coordinate strategic development, and align supplier contributions with strategic goal s.

Using a combination of the defined Supplier Plans provided by the Category Management team, structured processes and scorecards available as well as inputs and escalations received from various internal stakeholders, the Supplier Manager is accountable f or: Supplier Strategy Planning & Execu tion

Development of the Supplier Plan in collaboration with the Category Management & BU teams ensuring direct support of the category strategy and business strategic proj ects

Monitor spend and performance in line with category segmentation and make recommendations for changes to Strategic & Tactical segmentation as neces sary

Ensure compliance across all contractual agreements and supplier specific t erms

Coordinate strategic development activities, collaborating with Supplier Quality and Supplier Development where requ ired Supplier Health Manag ement

Manage supplier relationships, overall performance health,



and continuous improvement initia tives

Monitor and action supplier performance around competitiveness, delivery, quality (COPQ), and cost

Collaborate with Supplier Development and Supplier Quality to manage supplier risk, addressing and mitigating high risk criteria – including maintenance of risk elements in the SC Ris k App

Coordinate with suppliers any escalations and risks as raised through the appropriate escalation cha nnels

Ensure alignment between supplier load and capacity availability and business needs - propose alternative options in case of bottle neck.

Ensure supplier relationship management through continual engagement, key stakeholders' identification, open communication channels, and updated supplier master data Operational S upport

Coordinate with site or business unit leadership on managing escalations, through the appropriate escalation ch annels

Provide issue resolution support by coordinating appropriate global res ources

Business continuity and supplier responsi veness

Ensure internal alignment between multiple business units and a shared supplier – including governance of compliance to agreed terms from both the Site & Supplier persp ective

Maintain a formal, structured governance through the escalated actions fro m MORs Your p rofile: Minimum 7+ years of experience in Suppl y Chain

Evidenced understanding of both commercial and technical areas of suppl y chain

Proficiency in Project Man agement

Knowledge of supply base within the category area of op eration

Certified Supply Chain Profe ssional

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