Supplier Development

Supplier Development Leader

What You Will Do

As a Supplier Development Leader, you will play a key role in enhancing supplier performance across quality, delivery, capacity, cost and sustainability. Working within our Global Supply Chain organisation, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions, and support operational excellence across our manufacturing network. This is a hybrid role based in Manchester with regular UK and international travel to supplier locations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus bonus plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Johnson Controls products
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture

How You Will Do It

• Lead supplier development and improvement projects focused on quality, delivery, capacity and operational performance.
• Drive supplier readiness for new product introductions using APQP, PPAP and risk management methodologies.
• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments and capacity reviews to validate manufacturing processes and scalability.
• Develop and monitor supplier KPIs, ensuring corrective actions and improvement plans are implemented effectively.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities to resolve quality and delivery issues.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification and ongoing performance management activities.
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams to achieve business objectives.
• Promote lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices throughout the supplier network.
• Travel to supplier locations as required to conduct assessments, reviews and development activities.

What We Are Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving performance improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong project management, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and internationally.

Beneficial

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience supporting global supplier networks.
• Knowledge of sustainability, ESG or responsible sourcing programmes.
• Experience within HVAC, industrial manufacturing, automotive or engineered products sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to influence supplier performance on a global scale, supporting innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth across Johnson Controls' worldwide supply chain network.