Senior Manager - Supplier Development

Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Own supplier development strategies and initiatives to strengthen supplier capability, capacity, quality, delivery performance, innovation, safety, and cash optimization.
• Collaborate with Product Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Sourcing teams to deliver supplier development projects that support business objectives and growth priorities.
• Ensure effective execution of new product introduction, localization, supplier transitions, and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve collaboration, responsiveness, and end-to-end supply chain performance.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by driving adherence to safety standards and best practices across the supplier network.
• Track supplier performance through key operational and quality metrics and pinpoint opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance gaps, create improvement plans, and monitor progress against defined milestones and objectives.
• Enable supplier engagement in new product development activities, project reviews, qualification programs, and business growth initiatives.
• Work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to review demand forecasts, assess production capacity, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Promote structured problem-solving, Lean principles, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Provide support for supplier education and capability-building programs that enable sustained operational excellence.
• Coordinate First Article Inspection activities and ensure qualification requirements are completed on time for development and sourcing projects.
• Lead implementation and compliance activities tied to Production Part Approval Process requirements, where applicable.
• Assess supplier manufacturing readiness, scalability, and operational effectiveness to support current and future business requirements.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans that protect business continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Drive supplier consolidation and optimization by strengthening partnerships with high-performing suppliers and identifying new sourcing opportunities.
• Deliver measurable improvements across the supply base in quality, delivery, cost, productivity, capacity, and supplier responsiveness.
  
  

Who You Are:

You build strong partnerships and work effectively across functions, suppliers, and regions to achieve shared goals. You make informed decisions by analyzing information, assessing risks, and balancing short-term priorities with long-term business objectives. You actively look for ways to improve processes, question conventional approaches, and drive innovative solutions that raise performance. You develop actionable plans, stay accountable for results, and remain adaptable to changing business needs while helping others succeed through clear communication, influence, and collaboration.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience leading supplier development, supplier performance improvement, or supply chain optimization initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of supplier quality systems, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management principles.
• Experience working with machined, molded, and purchased components or equivalent manufacturing categories.
• Ability to assess supplier capability, capacity, performance, and operational readiness.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects across sourcing, operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, structured problem-solving approaches, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and convert insights into actionable improvement plans.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global business environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to supplier and business locations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting new product introduction, supplier transitions, localization programs, or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, First Article Inspection requirements, and supplier qualification processes.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, or continuous improvement programs within supplier networks.
• Knowledge of supply risk management, supplier development frameworks, and global sourcing strategies.
• Experience working within a multinational manufacturing organization and partnering with geographically dispersed teams.
• Professional certifications related to quality, operations, supply chain, or continuous improvement are valued.
• Proven ability to achieve measurable improvements in supplier quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
  
  

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we focus on creating a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and supported to grow. We cultivate an environment that promotes innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know the best ideas come from strong teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and an inclusive culture gives you the foundation to thrive. Through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can create meaningful impact. We believe diverse teams working together are essential to driving growth and delivering business outcomes.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we’re driven by a spirit of collaboration that enables our diverse, multicultural teams worldwide to deliver innovation that helps make the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We invite you to join us in our bold ambition.

We’ve built an engaged community of curious, committed people who thrive in knowing they are welcomed, trusted, recognized, and empowered to solve some of the world’s most complex problems—for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll play a part in this important work while expanding your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We’re proud to be a corporate citizen in every city where we operate, and we’re committed to our people, our communities, and the world. We take this responsibility seriously and work to create a positive impact through every effort we make.

At Emerson, you’ll see that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Find opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to improve how we make things. Move fast to break through. Let’s go—together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. With deep domain expertise and a track record of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries—including life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical, and advanced factory automation—operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security, and reliability.

Leveraging global operations and a broad portfolio of software and technology, we help organizations implement digital transformation that measurably improves operations, conserves valuable resources, and enhances safety.

We provide equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence so we can make an impact across a wide range of countries and industries. Whether you’re an experienced professional considering a career shift, an undergraduate exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your opportunity to make a difference at Emerson. Join our team—let’s go!

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