Supplier Manager II; SPM

Supplier Performance Manager II (SPM) Job Summary

The Supplier Performance Manager (SPM) supports the category strategies with key strategic suppliers through developing, monitoring and executing continuous performance improvement initiatives. This position identifies and prioritises opportunities for joint supply chain process/performance improvement, innovation, new technology and capabilities, and design standardisation to enhance total value. The SPM also benchmarks and shares industry‑leading best practices across key suppliers and category stakeholders, and rigorously manages the performance standards and metrics to drive value and improvement from suppliers, raising concerns to category stakeholders when necessary.

• Develop and manage supplier relationships, ensuring that SEDA obtains the financial and service performance benefits.
• Communicate objective performance metrics (lead‑time reduction, on‑time delivery improvement, quality improvement, total cost of ownership) to promote continuous improvement in the supply base.
• Identify and coordinate supplier management plans that integrate supplier/procurement activities, enhancing technical, cost, product delivery, business and quality performance.
• Meet suppliers to develop continuous improvement plans through Quarterly Business Reviews or supplier visits (travel required), overseeing the performance and development of small‑scale suppliers.
• Monitor overall supplier performance and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and deploy corrective and preventative action plans.
• Apply business acumen with limited market knowledge to craft supply‑chain solutions that meet strategic financial objectives.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through performance management to achieve goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, or six years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Over five years of experience fully engaging suppliers in purchasing or supply‑chain structures.
• Cross‑functional management and project management skills.
• SAP knowledge.
• Lean‑Sigma Greenbelt tools.
• Change‑agent mindset.
• Strong communication and active listening skills, with ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at operational and executive levels.
• Conflict‑management capability.
• Analytical and synthesis skills.
• Customer‑oriented approach.
• Integrity.
• Quality‑control and analysis skills.
• Time‑management and ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Critical thinking.
• Strong negotiation and influence skills, with ability to achieve consensus.
• Decision‑making in complex situations, demonstrating flexibility in resolving issues.

Occasional travel to Irvine, California and other locations up to 25%.

The role requires remaining largely stationary, with occasional office movement, frequent computer use, and the ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds as needed.

Quiet office environment.

1833 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606, United States (North America, California).

$101,032 – $132,723 per annum.

Yes – U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.