General SummaryWe are establishing a dedicated Supplier Development capability within Supplier Quality Engineering focused on strategic supply chain initiatives and projects, strengthening supplier capability, and supporting long-term supply continuity and resiliency. The successful candidate will lead a growing team while in partnership with Strategic Procurement on supplier development efforts and cross-functional programs. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow an emerging organization with visibility, cross-functional influence, and long-term impact to the overall business.
Primary ResponsibilitiesSupplier Development & Capability Building- Lead supplier capability development initiatives to improve quality, scalability, robustness, and long-term supplier readiness
- Develop supplier improvement roadmaps and long-term development plans aligned with Strategic Procurement strategies and Technical Engineering priorities
- Own supplier improvement activities including Kaizens, process optimization efforts, and cost reduction initiatives
- Perform supplier capability assessments and technical evaluations
- Support and execute on make versus buy analysis
Supplier Enablement - Partner with Strategic Procurement to support:
- Category strategy and diversification efforts
- New supplier identification, qualification, and development initiatives
- Supply risk reduction initiatives and inspection programs
- Evaluation of outsource programs
- Support complex supplier programs including large qualifications, supplier expansion activities, and supplier capability growth efforts
- Lead supplier stabilization and monitoring activities for new suppliers, outsourced processes, or developing supply chains
Supply Risk Reduction- Support supplier segmentation and risk stratification activities associated with capability, capacity, scalability, and other business continuity factors
- Participate in subtier supplier assessments and mitigation efforts, as appropriate
- Contribute technical inputs supporting long-term supply continuity initiatives
Organization Leadership- Lead and develop a growing Supplier Development Engineering team
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and prioritization support
- Help establish operating models, engagement processes, and best practices for the Supplier Development organization
- Partner across Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality functions
Required Qualifications- BS or MS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related technical functions
- Experience leading supplier qualification, supplier development, process improvement, or capability development initiatives
- Demonstrated experience partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations
- Strong technical problem solving and project leadership skills
- Experience leading initiatives with broad cross-functional impact
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with supplier diversification efforts, second sourcing programs, or supplier transfer initiatives
- Experience leading supplier Kaizens and continuous improvement activities
- Experience supporting supplier capability growth, scalability, and risk reduction initiatives
- Experience with global suppliers and complex supply chains
- Experience managing teams or mentoring technical talent
- Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience preferred
Location and Salary: - Alameda, CA
- Annual Base Salary: $138,000 to $203,000
What We Offer• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).
