Supplier Capacity Development Manager

• Develop and deploy a standardized external supplier capacity development approach across ELDS MV Switchgear Business Line factories
• Identify, prioritize, assess, and develop critical external suppliers to grow capacity and meet mid/long-term external material needs
• Lead BL-wide methodology development, support in-factory implementation, and coordinate across factories
• Develop and maintain supplier assessment and development methodologies, including self-assessment surveys and on-site audit playbooks
• Orchestrate rollout across factories, ensuring consistent implementation, knowledge sharing, and best-practice dissemination
• Support factory teams in assessing supplier readiness and creating milestone-based supplier development roadmaps
• Lead cross-factory coordination and engagement with global suppliers
• Develop KPIs and reporting methods to consolidate findings, track roadmap progress, and confirm supplier readiness for capacity ramp-up
• Communicate and align with factories, procurement, supply chain, and quality teams
• Identify, escalate, and resolve critical business-line-wide supplier capacity risks
• Develop and maintain training materials and guidance documentation
• Drive continuous improvement of the capacity evaluation methodology
• Coordinate cross-functional working groups and project teams
• Coach factory teams and stakeholders on capacity evaluation methodology and best practices
• Manage external support providers and auditors

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, with solid understanding of supplier dynamics, sourcing strategies, and capacity risk assessment
• Proven experience working in a complex multinational environment, leading multi-country projects in a global or regional role
• Previous experience in the energy sector
• Proven experience in data analysis and reporting, including interpreting complex datasets, developing KPIs, and translating findings into actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated track record in process development and standardization, including designing and rolling out methodologies, tools, and frameworks across multiple sites or organizations
• Proven track record in project management and cross-functional coordination, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously in a complex, matrixed environment
• Experience in quality and compliance management, including familiarity with audit processes, supplier assessment tools, and regulatory requirements
• Background in operations and capacity planning, with hands-on knowledge of manufacturing environments and supplier production capabilities
• Strong stakeholder management skills across different geographies and functions
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment