Supplier Development Specialist

Supplier Development Specialist

Responsible for strategic supply base development to improve Tenneco's supply base, including on-site supplier assessments. Drives quality and productivity improvements at existing suppliers. Assesses new potential suppliers and deploys standardized supplier quality management systems.

Responsibilities include identifying new suppliers in alignment with new product performance requirements, tracking and monitoring supplier performance, completing on-site supplier assessments and control plan audits, supporting global purchasing needs during supplier transitions, supporting major internal and new customer projects initiated by Tenneco globally, supporting Tenneco plants and businesses on major critical quality, delivery and supplier issues, supporting purchasing cost saving & VA / VE activities, supporting the Tenneco Plant as assigned to help resolve supplier issues and train as needed, supporting with developing, improving and training Tenneco processes, and other duties as assigned.

Education / skills and experience include a B.S. Degree in a related Business or Technical discipline; or equivalent experience, 3+ years related work experience in quality, preferably in automotive manufacturing, familiarity with a range of materials and processes, experience with supplier assessment and audits, IATF and / or ISO audit certification desired, demonstrated ability and skills to support supplier development activities, continuous improvement initiatives and quality management tools, APQP, PFMEA, MSA and Control Plan training and practical experience preferred, 6Sigma certified (level of Green Belt) a plus, demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, ability to understand technical drawings and specifications, strong team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams, excellent communication skills, verbal and written (English is a must), demonstrated self-starter and able to work independently, as needed to execute strategies to meet goals, proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, demonstrated ability and skills of Kaizen and problem-solving methodologies (like 8D), and knowledge of quality management systems and automotive standards.

Ability to travel as required. Estimated 50 to 60%. International travel may be required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.