: Manchester-Manchester-United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: WD30284411**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr