Supplier Performance Manager

Popis společnosti

About John Crane

Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

Popis nabídky práce

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage performance of selected suppliers in terms of on-time delivery, quality, and compliance with specifications.

• Cooperate closely with internal teams to create and maintain the conditions required for supplier success.

• Lead improvement and development plans for underperforming suppliers or those in need of ramp-up support.

• Monitor and report supplier KPIs (SKPIs), including OTD (On-Time Delivery), ROTD (On-Time Delivery to Requirements), and DPPM (Delivered Parts Per Million).

• Drive change management initiatives at supplier sites to support long-term maturity and continuous improvement.

• Influence supplier innovation and strategic alignment with John Crane’s objectives.

• Coach supplier teams on best-in-class supply chain and quality practices (training, project support, etc.).

• Act as the operational leader of improvement initiatives towards selected suppliers, on behalf of all John Crane entities.

• Support supplier classification improvements and increase the share of top-performing suppliers.

Kvalifikace

Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of methodologies such as 8D, PDCA, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, etc.

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Basic project management capabilities.

• Understanding of production planning processes (S&OP, MRP, workload evaluation).

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience in working with suppliers and cross-functional teams in an international environment.

• Ability to drive supplier development and improvement programs.

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is essential.

• Proven experience in conflict resolution and use of independent discretion in decision-making.

• Ability to interpret data for actionable insights and process improvements.

• Experience with sourcing activities and supplier selection processes.

• Strategic thinking and planning capabilities in a global supply chain context.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to directly impact supplier performance and development on a global scale.

• A role with high visibility and collaboration across departments and regions.

• Professional and personal development in a dynamic international organization.

• Competitive salary, benefits package and long-term career opportunities.

Interested?
Please send us your CV in English – we look forward to hearing from you!

Další informace

Diversity Clause

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will John Crane, Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers – John Crane) or LinkedIn.

Věříme, že různé perspektivy a zázemí jsou tím, co firmu činí prosperující. Všichni kvalifikovaní uchazeči obdrží stejnou úvahu o zaměstnání bez ohledu na rasu, barvu, náboženství, pohlaví, sexuální orientaci, genderovou identitu, národní původ, ekonomický status, postižení, věk nebo jakékoli jiné zákonně chráněné charakteristiky. Jsme hrdí na to, že jsme inkluzivní společnost s hodnotami založenými na rovnosti a etice, kde oslavujeme, podporujeme a vítáme rozmanitost. V žádné fázi náborového procesu Flex-Tek, Smiths Group ani žádný z našich rekrutačních partnerů nikdy nebudou požadovat platbu za umožn ení účasti – včetně, ale nikoli omezeně na, pohovory nebo testování. Vyhněte se podvodným žádostem tím, že se přihlásíte přímo prostřednictvím našeho kariérního webu (Kariéry - Smiths Group plc).