Strategic Supplier Development Manager

Héroux-Devtek; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries tied to性能

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension plan with up to 7.5% employer"

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Company funded medical benefits from 1

Retail and gym discounts

Loyalty bonuses

Team Building events

Job summary

Héroux-Devtek, a leading landing gear manufacturer, is seeking a Supplier Development Manager at its Runcorn site to oversee supplier performance and drive continuous improvement. The role focuses on quality, cost, and delivery standards, supporting new product development and strategic supply chain goals.

You will lead supplier evaluations, audits, and performance initiatives while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to align supplier strategies with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in supplier development, procurement, supply chain management, or manufacturing engineering.
• Certifications such as APICS, CIPS, ISO, TS, CPIM, ASQ, or QMS are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality systems, supply chain principles, and performance improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective execution of supplier evaluation, qualification, and issue resolution activities (RCA).
• Lead Rate Readiness Reviews and collaborate with suppliers to implement if needed Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), ensuring on-time Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and supplier readiness.
• Conduct supplier audits, assess capabilities, and implement corrective actions to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, and drive strategic partnerships to enhance supply chain efficiency and resilience.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to align supplier strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies to maintain a robust and competitive supply base.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), part transfers and scalable manufacturing by ensuring suppliers meet technical and operational requirements.
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and capacity decisions at both functional and program levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

MS Office Suite

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

MBA

Tools

Supplier management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Héroux-Devtek, a leading landing gear manufacturer, is seeking a Supplier Development Manager at its Runcorn site to oversee supplier performance and drive continuous improvement. The role focuses on quality, cost, and delivery standards, supporting new product development and strategic supply chain goals.

You will lead supplier evaluations, audits, and performance initiatives while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to align supplier strategies with