Supplier Development Specialist

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Your Role

Are you a supplier development professional with a knack for machinery manufacturing? Join our dynamic team where your passion and expertise will drive exceptional results. We believe that passionate people create exceptional things, and we are looking for someone like you to help us elevate our supplier relationships and quality standards.

As a Supplier Development Specialist

• You will onboard new suppliers and qualify them using internal processes.
• You will work with suppliers within our division and other corporate entities, both domestically and internationally to harmonize supplier management.
• You will negotiate framework agreements with key suppliers.
• You will ensure compliance with corporate guidelines, including the Code of Conduct, Conflict Minerals guidelines, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Maintain these documents in a searchable database and establish review periodicity for timely renewals.
• You will conduct targeted analyses and process optimization at suppliers to reduce manufacturing and product costs.
• You will work cross-functionally with internal departments (engineering, manufacturing, project, procurement, and quality) to identify and improve weak points in supplier processes.
• You will attend weekly cross-functional Quality Notification (QN)/Quality Escape (QE) meetings to address supplier-caused cost deviations and prioritize business impact. Track and lead the collection of recompense from suppliers for QNs/QEs.
• You will assist the Supplier Quality Engineer and Quality team in ongoing supplier monitoring related to on-time delivery, cost adherence, and quality costs.
• You will lead cost recovery discussions with suppliers for supplier-caused rework due to QNs or QEs, and hold suppliers accountable for implementing process improvements.
• You will conduct supplier audits and visits in conjunction with internal stakeholders when issues or concerns are identified.
• You will identify, lead, and support strategic sourcing projects and initiatives.
• You will facilitate meetings with internal departments on initiatives such as new product development, material improvement, and cost reduction.
• You will develop, maintain, and promote strong supplier relationships in accordance with the Atlas Copco Business Code of Practice.
  
  

To succeed, you will need

• 5-7 years of experience in process/quality improvement, sourcing, and/or engineering.
• A college degree or equivalent work experience of 10 or more years in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Capability to work in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity or capability to learn applicable US Industry Standards.
• Knowledge and audit experience with quality standards such as ISO-9001, 14001, and 45001.
• Forward-thinking with the ability to develop, document, and implement standard processes and procedures.
• Available for domestic and international business travel (~50% minimum anticipated).
• Strong team player with the ability to direct, delegate, and influence across a matrixed organization.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite (including Power BI); ability to analyze and understand data, draw appropriate conclusions, and implement corrective/improvement actions. SAP ERP experience is a plus.
  
  

In return, we offer you

• A friendly, team-oriented atmosphere.
• Plenty of opportunities to grow.
• A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior and integrity.
• Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact.
• New challenges and new things to learn every day.
• Access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group.
• An excellent compensation and benefits package including short-term incentive plans.
• We offer a holistic benefits package including health insurance and paid leave.
• The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 annually.
  
  

City

Voorheesville

Recruiter

cassandra.quinn@atlascopco.com

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