Supplier Development Specialist

Position : Supplier Development Specialist

Position Summary :

Responsible for strategic supply base development, including on-site supplier assessments. Drives quality and productivity improvements at existing suppliers. Assesses new potential suppliers and deploys standardized supplier quality management systems.

Responsibilities :

• Identify new suppliers in alignment with new product performance requirements; actively participate in sourcing decisions and having supplier reviews with Program and Commodity Teams.
• Track and monitor supplier performance and determine development steps as needed.
• Complete on site supplier assessments and control plan audits. Follow up to open action items.
• Support global purchasing needs during supplier transitions, supplier rationalization and localization programs. Support commodity and program teams for resourcing activities
• Support major internal and new customer projects.
• Supports purchasing cost saving & VA / VE activities
• Supports the Tenneco Plant as assigned to help resolve supplier issues and train as needed

Education / skills and Experience