Supplier Performance Management Engineer at Vertiv

Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Development, Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, Quality Systems, Supplier Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Negotiation, Process Validation, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, KPI Monitoring, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, MS Office, Power BI

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

POSITION SUMMARY The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for evaluating and developing key suppliers to ensure they meet Vertiv’s standards for on-time delivery, cost, and continuous improvement. This role acts as a technical liaison between Vertiv Procurement and its suppliers, driving supplier performance improvement and enabling mutual business growth for Vertiv and the suppliers. RESPONSIBILITIES * Evaluate existing and new suppliers based on capability, capacity, cost, flexibility, quality, and operating system. * Validate suppliers’ supply chains (including tier 2 constraint suppliers) and manufacturing capacity/capabilities to improve on-time delivery and delivery flexibility * Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with company and industry standards. * Implement supplier world-class process checklists (e.g., continuous improvement operating system, customer-facing KPIs…) and drive suppliers towards a continuous improvement environment. * Support CM development and implementation of supplier improvement plans focusing on delivery, capability, cost reductions, and quality. * Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure root cause analysis. * Strengthen the supply relationship between suppliers and Vertiv plants * Support sourcing and procurement teams in supplier selection and onboarding processes. * Work closely with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations) to communicate requirements and changes. * Monitor supplier performance metrics and present findings and improvement action plans to leadership. * Lead supplier development projects and initiatives to support business objectives. * Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on company standards, Lean operating system and overall best practices. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field. * 7+ years’ experience in supplier development, industrial / manufacturing engineering or supplier quality * Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, capacity planning, and quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, etc.). * Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification is highly preferred * Proven experience driving suppliers' lead time improvement strategies is strongly preferred. * Experience with supplier audits, process validation, and root cause analysis. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills. * Ability to travel flexibly and work onsite at supplier sites is necessary. * Must be proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail * Ability to perform under pressure in a very fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment * Experience documenting/designing business processes, performing business analysis, and requirements definition English proficiency required PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS * NA TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED * 80% #LI-JM1 Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on evaluating and developing key suppliers to ensure standards for on-time delivery, cost, and continuous improvement are met. It serves as a technical liaison between procurement and suppliers to drive performance and mutual business growth.