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