Supplier Development & Qualification Manager - Nisku, AB

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

Location: Nisku, Alberta
Position: Full time

THE CHALLENGE

The Supplier Development & Qualification Manager plays a critical role in strengthening TURBINE-X's global supply chain by developing, qualifying, and maintaining a high-performing supplier network across Canada and the United States. Supporting our rapidly growing trailer manufacturing operations, this position helps ensure we have reliable, technically capable, and quality-approved suppliers ready to meet production demand.

This is a highly collaborative, hands‑on role that combines supplier development, qualification, performance management, and supply chain strategy. Working closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Production, Planning, Logistics, and ERP teams, you'll build supplier resilience by identifying alternate sources, improving supplier performance, maintaining Approved Supplier Lists, and ensuring vendors are fully integrated into our systems. If you enjoy building strong supplier partnerships while improving operational readiness and reducing supply risk, this role is for you.

WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU

• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Career Growth: Work alongside experienced supply chain leaders while helping shape a world-class supplier development program.
• Safety-First Culture: A workplace where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are fundamental to everything we do.
• Meaningful Work: Help build the supplier network that supports critical modular power projects across North America.
• Values-Driven Team: Join a company that lives its core values: Be Great. Be Kind. Stand Out. Have Fun. Give Back. Together, We Win.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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.

Approved Supplier List & ERP Management

• Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and ensure supplier information remains accurate and current.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, documentation, certifications, and compliance records.
• Ensure vendor records, part number relationships, and supplier data are properly maintained within ERP.
• Support governance of supplier qualification records and documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering to validate technical capabilities and approve new manufacturing sources.
• Work with Procurement and Planning to improve supplier readiness and support production schedules.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Quality, and Supplier Quality Engineering to resolve supplier‑related issues.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives that improve supplier resilience across both Canadian and U.S. operations.
• Support the development of standardized supplier qualification processes and governance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce supply risk, improve supplier readiness, and increase sourcing flexibility.
• Assist in developing long‑term supplier strategies that support company growth.
• Promote continuous improvement throughout the supplier lifecycle.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience:

• 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.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple supplier development initiatives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting engineered‑to‑order manufacturing, power generation, rotating equipment, heavy industrial equipment, or trailer manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and supplier quality processes.
• Experience working with Canadian and U.S. supplier networks.
• APICS, ASCM, CPSM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification considered an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP platforms.

PHYSICAL & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow all X‑Group Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel periodically to supplier locations, manufacturing facilities, and customer sites as required.
• Ability to safely work within industrial manufacturing environments while wearing appropriate PPE when required.

ABOUT TURBINE-X & THE X-GROUP

"Modular power to give back with endless energy."

The X-Group of Companies is the world’s leading provider of cross‑platform solutions for evolving power systems. Unlike traditional providers, we are vendor‑neutral, optimizing for our clients' needs, budgets, and ESG goals. Whether it's concept or completion for rotating equipment, we solve for X.

X-Group is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.