Supplier Development Specialist

TEMSA; Seyhan; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health and life insurance

Private Pension Plan with 3% employer"

Skills development plan

Birthday celebration time with friends

Mentorship program (T-Buddy)

Job summary

TEMSA, a global bus manufacturer, seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to lead global supplier initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement efforts from Adana. You will drive supplier performance, quality, and operational excellence across projects and serial production, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma.

Proven experience in automotive supplier management, APQP/PPAP, and data-driven process improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial/mechanical/automotive/materials)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement tools
• Hands-on experience in supplier audits, performance monitoring and improvement projects
• Interest in digital transformation, data analytics and AI-driven process improvement
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Based in Adana or willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Lead local and global supplier development activities to improve supplier performance, quality, and operational excellence.
• Support supplier sourcing and selection processes, including supplier assessments and evaluations.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and performance throughout serial production and new project launches.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive action plans to enhance supplier capabilities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Apply tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Coach and support supplier teams in developing a continuous improvement mindset and culture.
• Design and deliver training programs on operational excellence and continuous improvement practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen supplier performance and support business objectives.
• Experience in AI-driven digitalization, data analytics, and process improvement applications within supplier development processes

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Data analytics

Education

Bachelors in Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical/Automotive/Materials & Metallurgical)

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

5S

Kaizen

Job description

TEMSA, one of the world's leading bus and midibus manufacturers, offers state of the art mobility solutions with it more than 50 years of experience. TEMSA is present in close to 70 markets worldwide with a significant market share in leading economies such as the USA, UK, France, Germany and Italy. And with a wide product range, TEMSA meets the unique needs of different regions. TEMSA's mission is to evolve to be the human-centered technology company which provides smart and sustainable mobility solutions to the world for more pleasant journeys.. We are proud of being ‘’the first R&D center of Turkey’’ and the company that produced ‘’the first electric bus’’.

#TogetherWeareStronger!

Passionate about automotive sector,

Curious to learn more and never afraid of failing,

Passionate about taking a step forward every single day,

Trustful and self-motivated with good communication skills,

We are waiting for you!

What is the job waiting for you?

• Lead local and global supplier development activities to improve supplier performance, quality, and operational excellence.
• Support supplier sourcing and selection processes, including supplier assessments and evaluations.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and performance throughout serial production and new project launches.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive action plans to enhance supplier capabilities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Apply tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Coach and support supplier teams in developing a continuous improvement mindset and culture.
• Design and deliver training programs on operational excellence and continuous improvement practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen supplier performance and support business objectives.
• Experience in AI-driven digitalization, data analytics, and process improvement applications within supplier development processes

What we are looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive, or Materials & Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Hands-on experience in supplier audits, performance monitoring, and improvement projects.
• Interest in or experience with digital transformation, data analytics, and AI-driven process improvement.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent command of English; additional language skills are a plus.
• Certification or training in Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management, or related disciplines is an advantage.
• Lead Auditor qualification for IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems is a plus.
• Based in Adana or willing to relocate.

TEMSA offers the following benefits:

• Private health and life insurance
• Private Pension Plan with the Employer Contribution of %3
• Personal (skills and technical) improvement plan
• Take time to celebrate your birthday with your besties
• T-Buddy mentorship program will enable your seamless adjustment to TEMSA culture during your first week
• Rotation opportunity within TEMSA and other Sabancı Group companies in agile culture
• Wellbeing approach with mobile applications keep your physical, mental and body health
• Opportunity to gain experience with the team that produced the first electric bus in Türkiye