Overview
Supplier Development Specialist Jobs in Pontiac, MI at iMPact Business Group
Title: Supplier Development Specialist
Company: iMPact Business Group
Location: Pontiac, MI
Drive Supplier Performance. Reduce Risk. Strengthen the Supply Chain.
Schedule: Mon-Thurs onsite in Pontiac, MI, remote on Fridays
Our client is seeking a Supplier Development Specialist to play a key role in developing, evaluating, and improving supplier performance across a complex manufacturing supply base. This position offers the opportunity to influence sourcing decisions, mitigate supplier risk, improve quality outcomes, and support operational excellence through close collaboration with Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
.The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of manufacturing environments, supplier quality systems, and cross-functional problem-solving. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys balancing strategic supplier development initiatives with hands-on issue resolution and continuous improvement efforts
.
Key Responsibiliti
- esAssess supplier capability, capacity, quality systems, and operational readiness during sourcing activities and RFQ processe
- s.Conduct supplier risk assessments and provide recommendations regarding supplier selection and developmen
- t.Evaluate supplier performance history and Quality Management System (QMS) maturit
- y.Lead supplier audits, capability assessments, and qualification activities for new and existing supplier
- s.Translate supplier quality and operational risks into measurable business and financial impacts to support sourcing decision
- s.Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific quality requirement
- s.Monitor and maintain supplier certification records and compliance documentatio
- n.Support regulatory compliance initiatives, including IMDS and Conflict Minerals reporting requirement
- s.Verify supplier adherence to established quality standards and contractual obligation
- s.Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery, responsiveness, and operational effectivenes
- s.Support development and execution of supplier corrective action plan
- s.Partner with suppliers to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective and preventive action
- s.Promote continuous improvement methodologies and best practices throughout the supplier networ
- k.Monitor supplier performance through scorecards and key performance indicator
- s.Track and analyze metrics including quality performance, supplier audit results, corrective action responsiveness, containment effectiveness, on-time delivery performance, and premium freight impact
- s.Identify and mitigate supply chain risks before they impact production or customer commitment
- s.Support supplier chargeback, warranty, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) initiative
- s.Serve as a key liaison between Procurement, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain team
- s.Support escalation and resolution of critical supplier-related issue
- s.Participate in supplier strategy reviews and performance improvement plannin
- g.Contribute to organizational efforts focused on supplier excellence and operational performanc
- e.Support supplier change management processes to ensure no unauthorized changes to materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, or production location
- s.Assist in the development and enforcement of supplier quality requirements related to PPAP, traceability, warranty management, and change contro
l.
Required Qualificati
- onsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Manufacturing, or a related fie
- ld.3-7 years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related discipli
- ne.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier operatio
- ns.Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, or performance evaluatio
- ns.Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skil
- ls.Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management abiliti
- es.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environme
nt.
Preferred Qualificat
- ionsAutomotive manufacturing experie
- nce.Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standa
- rds.Experience with PPAP, APQP, corrective actions, and supplier quality proces
- ses.ERP experience, including SAP or similar syst
- ems.Familiarity with global sourcing and international supplier netwo
- rks.Experience with supplier scorecards, KPI development, and performance management progr
ams.
Why Consider This Opportu
- nity?Direct impact on supplier strategy and business perform
- ance.High visibility role working across Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain funct
- ions.Opportunity to lead supplier improvement initiatives and influence sourcing decis
- ions.Exposure to executive-level decision-making and supply chain risk manage
- ment.Collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improve
ment.Titles Encouraged to
- ApplySupplier Quality Eng
- ineerSupplier Development Eng
- ineerSupplier Performance Ma
- nagerSupplier Quality Speci
- alistSupplier Quality Development Eng
- ineerCommodity Quality Eng
- ineerSupply Chain Quality Speci
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If you're passionate about supplier performance, quality improvement, and building resilient supply chains, we encourage you to
apply.
