Supplier Development ManagerNavi Mumbai

Job Summary

The Supplier Development Manager identifies new partners and suppliers in a designated area (India) for Liebherr Aerospace and Transportation Division (AER). He is in charge of developing AER suppliers through audits, regular visits, and support their plan to achieve targeted industrial performance.

Essential Job Duties

• Participate in trade and supplier shows
• Build a database and network of potential suppliers and partners
• Manage the sourcing of targeted technologies in India
• Manage the development and the qualification of the new suppliers/partners until the validation for the FAI’s
• Identify and ensure reporting of new aircraft level technologies or technology trends which may have an impact of Liebherr-Aerospace product portfolio
• Actively participate in logistics/quality teams and meeting
• Conduct supplier and partner audits to ensure performance (OTD & TNQF)
• Ensure consistency between improvement plans (Q, C, D, T); identify points during assessment; and manage actions within the deadlines established
• Manage supplier’s improvement and delivery of lean projects, demonstrating measurable and shared results (e.g. cycles, stock, productivity)
• Deliver regular reports (e.g. KPI, major events, internal satisfaction) and summarize lessons learned
• Implement a full functioning supply chain function.

Position Specific Competencies

Job Skills

• Applies the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in the performance of essential job duties
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and priorities while fulfilling all commitments. Handles a fair workload and meets deadlines. Accepts new responsibilities and adapts to changes in procedures.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems and takes the initiative to look for opportunities to take on more responsibilities.
• Ability to conduct an audit (SCMH); identify supplier risks; and create and implement a performance improvement plan
• Working knowledge of quality and logistics tools and methodologies
• Demonstrate excellent understanding and be fluent in the English language.
• Ability to identify and solve problems effectively and demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making.
• Demonstrates concern for the accuracy and quality of work. Takes steps to correct mistakes and uses feedback to improve overall performance.
• Ability to work in potentially stressful situations.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze business and financial data.
• Possesses strong logical, mathematical, database, and reporting skills.
• Ability to utilize MS Office at an intermediate to advanced level.

Core Competencies

• Team Spirit: Promotes communication and cooperation for the greater good of the company and the customer.
• Customer Focus: Meets the needs of internal and external customers.
• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness. Follows through on commitments and admits to mistakes.
• Safety: Promotes an incident free environment.

General Competencies

• Safety: Promotes an incident free environment by complying with all company safety policies and procedures and participating in company safety trainings.
• Communication: Organizes and expresses ideas and information clearly, using appropriate and efficient methods of conveying the information.
• Self-Development & Initiative: Identifies personal strengths and weaknesses, and targets areas for self-development.  Participates in educational opportunities. Takes initiative and works towards mastering tasks by developing new skills or enhancing existing skills.  Looks for opportunities to take on more responsibility.
• Task Achievement: Takes a proactive approach to anticipate and prevent problems.  Breaks down problems and issues into components, and analyzes the costs, benefits, opportunities, and risks associated with each alternative solution. Works independently and in team settings to solve problems.
• Dependability & Flexibility: Can be relied upon to handle a fair workload, meet deadlines and commitments, and accept responsibility for actions.  Demonstrates an ability to work independently.  Handles changes and responds to setbacks with minimal disruption.
• Implementing New Technologies, Processes or Methods: Evaluate and integrate new technologies, processes or methods into the workplace.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Handles multiple assignments and priorities, while fulfilling all commitments.  Accepts new responsibilities and adapts to changes in procedures.
• Quality of Work: Demonstrates accuracy and quality in the quantity of work produced.  Ensures that quality standards are met and all procedures are followed.  Takes steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field with 2-5 years of relevant position-related experience, with 5-years of experience in the aeronautical market with auditing, logistic, and quality responsibilities; or a combination of education and experience.

Our offer

-Compensation at par with industry standards | Coporate Health Insurance & term life insurance.

- Financial Stability | annual reviews | service awards & reward recognization | career progression

- Join a dynamic and safety foucsed team

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Sneha Shelke.

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