Supplier Performance Agent

Job Description

What are your contributions to the team? • Lead visits at key supplier sites to analyze performance issues, and coordinate improvement strategies inclusive of PO alignment, process improvements and quality system improvements • Expedite all critical parts at critical suppliers to clear all roadblocks and ensure zero disruption to the production line • Work with the supplier to establish a back to PO plan through harmonized lines of balance and ensure a daily follow up • Align with all key internal stakeholders and prepare a clear mandate for the supplier intervention, regularly follow up on the mandate and ensure a smooth handover. • Identify supplier improvement and risk mitigation opportunities at key supplier sites and manage these improvement activities. • Drive execution of supplier performance improvement plans and interface with internal and external partners to collaboratively pursue solutions and closure of action plans. • Work closely with Procurement, Quality, and Operations stakeholders to create supplier development plans centered on quality, delivery, capacity and supplier process capability. • Provide regular feedback to all relevant stakeholders on supplier support progress through • Effectively communicates to internal and external groups and ensure appropriate escalation. • Conduct a very thorough capacity / capability onsite review at the supplier and establish a clear action plan to address all the gaps • Coordinate your own work travel plans by doing the reservation, follow up, expense claim and financial review. Show More