Strategic Supplier Development Lead

X-Group; Nisku; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Safety-first culture

Meaningful work

Values-driven team

Job summary

X-Group in Canada is seeking a Supplier Development & Qualification Manager to strengthen TURBINE-X's supply chain across Canada and the U.S. This hands-on role covers supplier development, qualification, performance management, and supply chain strategy, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and planning teams to ensure qualification, compliance, and readiness across critical programs.

You’ll lead supplier onboarding, governance, and continuous improvement efforts, helping build a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Five or more years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience qualifying suppliers within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of supplier audits, qualification processes, supplier performance metrics, and risk management.
• Experience working with ERP systems, supplier databases, and Approved Supplier Lists.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to strengthen our manufacturing supply chain.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies for critical components, assemblies, and services.
• Coordinate supplier qualification activities, including technical assessments, capability reviews, quality documentation, and commercial readiness.
• Build and maintain long‑term supplier relationships that support production growth and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness, and overall performance.
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives to address performance gaps and reduce supply chain risk.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineering on corrective actions and supplier development plans.
• Track supplier KPIs and communicate performance trends to leadership.

Skills

Supplier development

Supplier quality

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

ERP systems

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP platforms

Job description

X-Group in Canada is seeking a Supplier Development & Qualification Manager to strengthen TURBINE-X's supply chain across Canada and the U.S. This hands-on role covers supplier development, qualification, performance management, and supply chain strategy, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and planning teams to ensure qualification, compliance, and readiness across critical programs.

You’ll lead supplier onboarding, governance, and continuous improvement efforts, helping build a