Overview:
The Supplier Development Manager's role involves ensuring that our North American suppliers maintain and further develop the necessary competencies to meet our business requirements. This is achieved by collaborating directly with the suppliers and utilizing internal resources. Additionally, the position includes identifying and evaluating potential new suppliers in the region.
**Responsibilities**:
- Coordinates supplier activities within the North American region.
- Supports Commodity Managers with development and assistance requests for suppliers in North America.
- Assists in annual supplier contract negotiations.
- Aids in understanding supplier cost structures.
- Recommends areas for improvement in existing terms and conditions.
- Analyzes regional market trends.
- Conducts market analysis for pricing, lead times, and capacity.
- Examines market drivers affecting commodities, such as raw material availability and global supply and demand.