In this role, you will impact our company by driving operational excellence and improving supplier performance while leading and managing supplier development efforts across the APU supply base. Your expertise in strategic sourcing and supply chain management contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain. Your role is essential in ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality products and supporting our organization's growth and success. You will collaborate across supplier development engineers and within the supply chain organization as the key focal within the supplier readiness organization for APU platforms and customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and execute supplier development strategies that align with the organization's goals, ensuring the enhancement of supplier performance and capabilities to meet increasing demand Establish and enforce supplier performance standards, conduct regular capacity assessments, and collaborate with suppliers to identify areas of improvement, ensuring quality and reliability. Drive innovation in supplier processes and product offerings, encouraging continuous improvement and cost-saving opportunities. Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration, transparency, and mutual growth. Identify and provide resources for supplier capability building, ensuring alignment with the organization's evolving needs and requirements. Assess and mitigate supplier-related risks, including disruptions, quality issues, and compliance concerns, safeguarding the supply chain. Manage the supplier development budget, allocate resources efficiently, and seek cost-effective solutions while maintaining high quality. Partner with Suppliers to Lead and support OPEX projects enabling improvements in product flow / throughput, lead time reduction, & yield.