Supplier Manager

Help shape the future of mobility.

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Your Role
Key Responsibilities

• Own and Lead the Supplier management (implement ACQ.4) for the assigned products
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, technologies, and service offerings. Create and manage RFQ (Request for quote) processes
• Responsible for identifying, selecting, and managing suppliers to develop reliable and safe software
• Maintain comprehensive contract (SOW) documentation to include negotiating favorable terms with SOW vendors, including scope, pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules
• Support Project team in coordinating the delivery of software from SOW teams, in accordance with Aptiv’s quality expectations while ensuring timely and efficient delivery
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers and rack software quality, reliability, and performance metrics
• Analyzing data, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing strategies to improve SOW team performance
• Responsible for addressing issues with SOW teams, such as delays, or quality problems
• Provide regular updates to leadership on supplier performance
• Monitors to ensure the Request For Quote (RFQ) schedule and budget is met

Your Background

Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

• B.E. / B. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech in any specialization with an experience of 8 -12 year’s experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline Electronics/Computer science/Mechanical or related field
• Master’s degree in Operations Management is added advantage 
• Minimum 8+ years’ Experience in Handling supplier, additional advantage if handled Embedded SW suppliers
• Should have experience in sourcing process, Rfq process, Supplier selection process and P2P Process
• Possesses good communication skills 
• Able to cultivate strong relationships within APTIV across all engineering and program management  

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Flexible working hours;
• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
• Life  and accident insurance;
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages;
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
• EAP Employee Assistance;
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);
• Creche facility for working parents;

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

#LI-MS5

Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.