Supplier Development Lead - Quality, Cost & Compliance

Atlas Copco Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with up to a 6% company match

Generous paid time off

Health and well-being programs

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Voorheesville, NY, seeks a Supplier Development Specialist to strengthen supplier performance and capability through strategic relationships and continuous improvement. The role reports to the Sourcing Manager.

You will lead onboarding, qualification, and development of suppliers, partner with internal teams to identify improvements, and conduct assessments, audits, and site visits to drive corrective actions. Significant travel (≈50%) is required.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in supplier development, quality improvement, sourcing, engineering, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality systems, auditing practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ISO standards and supplier audits, supplier performance management.
• Strong data analysis capabilities with Microsoft Office, Power BI, and ERP systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, and development activities to build a strong, reliable supply base.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities, reduce costs, and improve quality and delivery performance.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and site visits to evaluate performance, identify risks, and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Negotiate framework agreements, maintain supplier compliance documentation, and ensure adherence to corporate policies and standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Project teams to resolve supplier-related issues and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Regular domestic and international travel (approximately 50%) is required to support supplier development, audits, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Supplier development

Quality improvement

Sourcing

Engineering

Manufacturing operations

Auditing practices

Data analysis

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Atlas Copco Group in Voorheesville, NY, seeks a Supplier Development Specialist to strengthen supplier performance and capability through strategic relationships and continuous improvement. The role reports to the Sourcing Manager.

You will lead onboarding, qualification, and development of suppliers, partner with internal teams to identify improvements, and conduct assessments, audits, and site visits to drive corrective actions. Significant travel (≈50%) is required.