Supplier Development Manager

Req ID:485512 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Deploy the Supplier Quality Development strategy within the Commodity

• Be the Supplier Quality referent for the Global/Regional Commodity Manager to influence the Procurement strategy and to improve the quality performance  
• Advice the Procurement Commodity in the definition and execution of the procurement commodity strategy
• Conduct regular reviews at Commodity level to ensure the deployment of Supplier Development strategy and provide consolidated view of supplier Panel’s Quality performance & maturity to the Commodity Manager

Deliver “Off-cycle” evaluation of Supplier’s industrial Processes – Generic and Special Processes audits 

• Define and consolidate the SD Priority List on Quality (list of the most important and impacting suppliers) for its scope and the associated yearly audit plan
• Deliver the off-cycle audit plan for the Suppliers included in the related SD Priority List and manage the closing of the issues on time
• Ensure consistency of the audits delivered by the Regional SQ qualified auditors for the suppliers belonging to his/her scope of responsibility (suppliers being part or not of the SD Priority List)
• Achieve the SQD commitment and objectives related to Priority List in term of evaluation and qualification coverage, with adequate audits and Follow-up

Leverage Supplier Quality network knowledge

• Be the worldwide Supplier Quality referent regarding the Suppliers and commodities under its responsibility and provide support for resolution of the critical issues or crisis.
• Contribute to the development of the Supplier Quality Network in partnership with other Supplier Quality departments
• Animate REX / Good practices & SQ community for the commodity, including REX from project quality activities
• When relevant (eg. for Special Process experts or Special Process SQD referent or recognized by Quality Academy), bring its expertise to support worldwide supplier Quality network (trainings, qualifications, critical issues management, …)

Drive the Supplier Development Action Plans at Domain / Region level

• Be the owner of those critical Development Plans defined and ensure coordinated interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders – Coordinating specifically the Quality development actions with SQD and Delivery actions with SDD & SDPM
• Define and drive the Development actions towards suppliers to improve their capability and capacity to deliver in line with Alstom expectations on QCDT aspects
• On-board and convince suppliers to reach its involvement and commitment in regards to the Development Plan defined and keep supplier leadership engagement with regular Follow-up on progress and results
• Organize/Execute workshops at suppliers' premises and leverage additional internal/external resources (depending on expertise needed) to deliver the critical Supplier Development activities identified
• Ensure governance and reporting of Supplier Development activities: set up routines to ensure effective communication with all relevant stakeholders

Measure and monitor Supplier Development activities

• Consolidate and analyze the results of the development activities of the suppliers under its scope of responsibility
• Achieve the SD commitment and objectives related to the execution of the Suppliers Development Pla

Contribute to the definition and deployment of Supplier Development tools, methods and Processes

• Identify tools and toolbox needed for delivering the Global Supplier Development plans (trainings, workshops, …) and contribute to their design and elaboration Promote Supplier Development initiatives and Ways of Working across internal business partners and towards Suppliers Apply and enforce the proper application of SD standards across its network and on its scope Contribute to the Working Groups to continuously improve SD Standards / Processes / Tools / Methodologies / … Contribute to the development of the Supplier Development Network

Frequent travels required for the position (minimum 60% of the time) – Domestic and international 

Educational Requirements

• Graduated from Technical and/or Quality Engineering degree.
• Master’s degree level or equivalent

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in Industry with position such as Quality, Production, Engineering or equivalent
• Project/Program management experience/Crisis Management
• End to ENd supplier Development activities
• Quality tools experienced (e.g. problem solving/Risk management tools)
• Welding/Special Process certification will be added advantage
• NDT Level 2 with respect to ISO9712
• Special Processes knowledge (Welding, Torquing, Painting, Gluing, Riveting, etc.,)
• Experience in managing global suppliers

Desirable

• Mass production industries (e.g. Railway, Engineering, automotive)
• Supplier Quality & Supplier Program management
• Audits – technics & behavior
• Lean manufacturing & six sigma methodologies
• Knowledge of IRIS Standard requirements
• Knowledge of QMS/EHS/SAFETY
• Experience and knowledge in the products of his/her scope

Competencies & Skills

• Supplier Program /Project management
• Leadership with strong communication and influencing skills
• International and multi-cultural mindset
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Autonomous & Rigorous
• Continuous improvement mindset and customer oriented
• Agile & responsible mindset

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​