Supplier Relationship Manager

Voith GmbH Group; Brossard; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

On-site fitness center

RRSP with employer contributions

13 holidays + floating days

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Voith Hydro in Brossard is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to coordinate supplier performance and development across the hydro supply chain. You will drive scorecard reporting, stakeholder communication, and corrective actions to sustain project commitments.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement, ensuring risk mitigation and continuous improvement in supplier relationships within a global, technology‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Typically 5–8 years of relevant experience in Supplier Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, or Project Coordination.
• Knowledge of supplier performance metrics, corrective action processes, and supplier relationship management practices.
• Exposure to hydroelectric/industrial environments is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in French and English to interact across Quebec and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support supplier relationship management processes for key and strategic suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance monitoring, including delivery, quality, responsiveness, corrective actions, and capacity metrics.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain supplier scorecards, dashboards, reports and documentation.
• Facilitate supplier review meetings and monitor action item completion from reviews.
• Coordinate supplier assessments and qualification activities with stakeholders.
• Identify and communicate potential supplier risks to management and stakeholders.
• Support supplier development activities to improve capabilities and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and project management teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Supplier management

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

French and English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / business / eng / operations

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Job Summary

The Supplier Relationship Manager supports the management and continuous improvement of relationships with key and strategic suppliers across Voith Hydro's supply chain. Working under general supervision, the incumbent coordinates supplier performance monitoring activities, facilitates communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders, supports supplier development initiatives, and assists in the resolution of supplier-related delivery, quality, and capacity issues.

The role collaborates closely with Strategic Sourcing, Project Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Project Management teams to help ensure suppliers meet business requirements and project commitments. The Supplier Relationship Manager applies established supplier management practices and contributes to supplier performance improvement, risk identification, and operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain and support supplier relationship management processes and supplier segmentation activities for key and strategic suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance monitoring activities, including delivery, quality, responsiveness, corrective actions, and capacity metrics.
• Prepare, analyze, andmaintainsupplier scorecards, dashboards, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Facilitate supplier review meetings andmonitorcompletion of action items resulting from performance reviews.
• Manage the implementation and follow-up of supplier improvement plans and corrective action initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance trends and identify recurring issues requiring management attention.
• Support and contribute to supplier development activities aimed at improving supplier capabilities, performance, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Project Management teams to address supplier-related issues.
• Manage the coordination of supplier assessments and qualification activities through stakeholder engagement and documentation review.
• Identify, assess, and communicate potential supplier risks to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Manage follow-up activities related to supplier recovery actions involving delivery delays, quality concerns, or capacity constraints.
• Manage supplier onboarding activities, documentation reviews, and supplier information management processes.
• Maintain and manage records related to supplier performance, supplier action plans, and supplier development activities.
• Contribute to and support continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier management, reporting processes, and data integrity.
• Participate in and support supplier visits and reviews, as required, to enhance supplier performance monitoring and relationship management activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Commerce, ora relateddiscipline.
• Typically 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in Supplier Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, or Project Coordination.
• Knowledge of supplier performance metrics, corrective action processes, and supplier relationship management practices.
• Exposure to hydroelectric, industrial manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, engineered-to-order, or capital equipment environments is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is considered an asset.
• Fluency in both French and English to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, both within Quebec and outside Quebec.

Voith Hydro in Brossard – Why Join Our Team?

• Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, and travel coverage from your first day, for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine services available for you and your family.
• On-site fitness center.
• Competitive total compensation package and group retirement savings plan (RRSP) with employer contributions.
• 13 statutory holidays and floating days per year, including a paid holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Convenient location near Quartier DIX30 and the REM.
• Summer schedule and flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Flexible dress code based on your daily activities.
• Social committee events, including Oktoberfest celebrations, sugar shack outings, and food truck lunches.
• An exciting work environment at the heart of the renewable energy industry.
• An inclusive workplace that values diversity.
• Leadership training and mentoring program.
• Scholarship program for employees’ children.
• Strong focus on hydropower, our area of expertise.
• Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and energy projects across North America.
• Since 2022, Voith has operated carbon-neutrally across all of its subsidiaries worldwide.
• Family-owned company with strong financial stability.
• Access to experts around the world.
• Engaged, motivated, and highly skilled colleagues and leaders.
• Opportunities for international assignments.

* This job description is not exhaustive and is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position.