Supplier Development

ADT ADT Fire and Security PLC; Manchester; Ibrido; GBP 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Johnson Controls products

Ongoing training and career dev

Supportive, collaborative culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Johnson Controls is seeking a Supplier Development Leader to drive supplier performance across quality, delivery, capacity and sustainability within our global supply chain. The role blends cross-functional leadership with hands-on improvement activities, including supplier audits and readiness for new product introductions, with regular travel to supplier sites.

You will lead KPI-driven supplier improvement, partner with Procurement, Engineering and Manufacturing, and promote lean and Six Sigma

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related discipline.
• Experience in supplier quality and supplier development in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and control plans.
• Strong project management, analytics and stakeholder management.

Mansioni

• Lead supplier development and improvement projects focused on quality, delivery, capacity and operational performance.
• Drive supplier readiness for new product introductions using APQP/PPAP.
• Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments to validate manufacturing processes.
• Develop and monitor supplier KPIs with corrective actions and improvement plans.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams to achieve objectives.
• Promote lean manufacturing and Six Sigma practices across the supplier network.
• Travel to supplier locations for assessments and development activities.

Conoscenze

Project management

Analytical

Organisational

Communication

Stakeholder management

Willingness to travel

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related discipline

Strumenti

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control plans

Descrizione del lavoro

Supplier Development Leader

As a Supplier Development Leader, you will play a key role in enhancing supplier performance across quality, delivery, capacity, cost and sustainability. Working within our Global Supply Chain organisation, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions, and support operational excellence across our manufacturing network. This is a hybrid role based in Manchester with regular UK and international travel to supplier locations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus bonus plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Johnson Controls products
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture

How You Will Do It

• Lead supplier development and improvement projects focused on quality, delivery, capacity and operational performance.
• Drive supplier readiness for new product introductions using APQP, PPAP and risk management methodologies.
• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments and capacity reviews to validate manufacturing processes and scalability.
• Develop and monitor supplier KPIs, ensuring corrective actions and improvement plans are implemented effectively.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities to resolve quality and delivery issues.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification and ongoing performance management activities.
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams to achieve business objectives.
• Promote lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices throughout the supplier network.
• Travel to supplier locations as required to conduct assessments, reviews and development activities.

What We Are Looking For

• Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving performance improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong project management, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and internationally.
• Beneficial Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience supporting global supplier networks.
• Knowledge of sustainability, ESG or responsible sourcing programmes.
• Experience within HVAC, industrial manufacturing, automotive or engineered products sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to influence supplier performance on a global scale, supporting innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth across Johnson Controls' worldwide supply chain network.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

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