Supplier Development Manager - Raw Material & Components

*BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for Supplier Development, Management, and Sourcing activities for Asia-based suppliers of furniture raw materials and components - in support of global commodity and supplier strategies led by Corporate Procurement (in the US)
*JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:
• SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT:
- Collaborate with Corporate Procurement team to identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers in support of global commodity strategies
- Work with Commodity Managers to develop and drive Supplier Continuous Improvement Plans (SCIP)
- Work with suppliers to conduct lean assessments, provide lean training, and support suppliers' lean implementation programs
- Manage supplier changes and PPAP's, and support La-Z-Boy Product Development System (LPDS) as required for new product introductions
• SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT:
- Develops and maintain relationships with suppliers using sourcing best practices
- Responsible for maintaining supplier information databases and supplier performance metrics/supplier scorecard system to support strategic supplier management
- Collaborate with GTC Quality teams to conduct periodic audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, including the La-Z-Boy Supplier Requirements Manual, Supplier Code of Conduct, and Supplier Corrective Action Request system. Conduct onsite training and follow-up as necessary
- Act as project manager for assigned projects/suppliers
• SOURCING:
- Work with suppliers to develop plans to secure production capacity and raw materials and to drive production process efficiencies
- Oversees purchase order tracking and management processes; proactively addresses delivery issues
- Assist GTC and US logistics teams in managing load consolidation and shipment
- Identifies sourcing opportunities within the supply base
• OTHER
- Develops and manages a strong team
- Other duties as assigned