Strategic Supply Chain & Supplier Development Lead

Otis Worldwide Corporation; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Worldwide Corporation in Florence, SC seeks a Supply Chain Development Manager to lead strategic supplier diversification and development programs across product lines. You will translate business priorities into actionable sourcing roadmaps, drive governance, and report progress to senior leadership.

The role oversees complex programs, coordinates with regional stakeholders, and ensures readiness across supplier transitions, with emphasis on cost, quality, and continuity of supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional supply chain programs.
• Knowledge of procurement and supplier-management processes.
• Ability to analyze data and connect actions to financial outcomes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply-base diversification and supplier development strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of cross-functional supply chain programs with governance and milestones.
• Partner with regional managers to identify opportunities and validate business cases.
• Build roadmaps with scope, milestones, and dependencies to deliver outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams across supply chain, engineering, operations, and procurement.
• Establish governance, escalation paths, and executive reporting for programs.
• Lead supplier transitions, qualifications, and readiness activities.
• Identify and mitigate program and supplier risks with structured plans.
• Monitor performance against schedule, budget, savings, and readiness commitments.
• Prepare concise executive updates and decision materials.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Otis Worldwide Corporation in Florence, SC seeks a Supply Chain Development Manager to lead strategic supplier diversification and development programs across product lines. You will translate business priorities into actionable sourcing roadmaps, drive governance, and report progress to senior leadership.

The role oversees complex programs, coordinates with regional stakeholders, and ensures readiness across supplier transitions, with emphasis on cost, quality, and continuity of supply.