Schedule and lead supplier engagements and business reviews based on KPI compliance
Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and service levels to ensure business continuity
Escalate performance or risk concerns to Supplier Technicians as appropriate
Supplier Health Management
Manage supplier relationships with oversight into overall performance, and targeted improvement activities for the designated portfolio of suppliers
Monitor and action supplier performance around competitiveness, delivery, quality, and cost
Collaborate with Supplier Technicians to manage supplier risk, addressing and mitigating high risk criteria – including maintenance of risk elements in the SC Risk App for highest-risk suppliers within the portfolio
Coordinate with suppliers any escalations and risks raised through the appropriate escalation channels
Maintain open communication channels and accurate master data for the portfolio of suppliers through engagements and stakeholder identification
Analyze aggregate supplier load versus business needs, identifying potential bottlenecks across the portfolio suppliers and proposing alternative sourcing options.
Operational Support
Coordinate with site or business unit leadership on solving routine issues, and escalating risk through the appropriate escalation channels
Support issue resolution by gathering data, facilitating communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders, and coordinating with Supplier Technicians and Category Management
Business continuity and supplier responsiveness by focusing on high-impact suppliers within the portfolio
Ensure consistent governance across multiple business units utilizing shared suppliers by maintaining visibility to performance, contractual terms, and service expectations
Consolidate escalations from MORs, targeting actions for the defined supplier ecosystem
Pertained to the assigned Suppliers to manage;
Execute the Supplier Plan based on supplier strategy
Coordinate data-driven activities in conjunction with Supplier Technicians
Supplier Ecosystem Performance & drive mitigating actions where required
Ensure Baseline Contractual Coverage and Contract Compliance
Supplier Risk Assessments, prioritize critical suppliers and maintain baseline monitoring of ecosystem
Spend Consolidation based on supplier strategic approach analysis
Escalation Coordination & Resolution for identified high-risk suppliers
Preferred Experience / Skills
4+ years of experience in Supply Chain
Advanced Excel and Power BI
Strong interpersonal, stakeholder collaboration & relationship management
Evidenced understanding of both commercial and technical areas of supply chain
Very strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Proficiency in Project Management
Knowledge of supply base within the category area of operation
Understanding of market dynamics
Strong analytical skills which involve collecting, analysing and interpreting data
Certified Supply Chain Professional
Geographically mobile for engagement opportunities
Ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate at all organizational levels
