Supplier Development Manager
- LocationManchester-Manchester-United Kingdom; London-London-UK; Birmingham-Midlands-United Kingdom
- Work typeHybrid
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted9 November 2026
- SourceJohnson Controls's careers page (Workday)
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At a glance
- Experience6 to 7 years
- Skills and toolsSix Sigma
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What You Will Do
As a Supplier Development Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening supplier performance across our global supply chain. Focusing on manufacturing operations, capacity expansion, cost optimisation and supply continuity, you will work directly with strategic suppliers to improve operational performance, increase manufacturing capability and support business growth. This role requires close collaboration with Procurement, Operations, Engineering and Manufacturing teams, while leading supplier development initiatives across Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply networks. We are ideally seeking candidates based in the UK; however, applications from candidates across Europe will also be considered. This is a remote-based role with significant international travel of approximately 50-70%.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus bonus plan
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee referral scheme
- Employee discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts on Johnson Controls products
- Training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture
How You Will Do It
- Assess supplier manufacturing operations, capacity constraints and growth potential
- Lead supplier capacity reviews and develop plans to support increased business demand
- Drive operational improvements focused on productivity, throughput and efficiency
- Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve supplier performance
- Identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities through cost analysis and process improvements
- Monitor supplier capacity against forecast demand and implement mitigation plans where required
- Support supplier recovery activities to minimise disruption and protect customer delivery commitments
- Map and assess Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply chains to identify operational and capacity risks
- Develop and execute risk mitigation and supplier development plans
- Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics, including capacity utilisation, delivery and productivity
- Lead supplier business reviews and track improvement actions and benefits realised
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support business growth, supply continuity and operational excellence initiatives
What We Are Looking For
Required
- Minimum 6-7 years' experience in Supplier Development, Manufacturing, Operations or a related field
- Strong operational and manufacturing background with experience driving supplier performance improvements
- Experience managing and developing strategic Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers
- Expertise in operations management
- Strong capability in capacity planning and analysis
- Experience implementing lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to conduct cost modelling, cost analysis and identify productivity opportunities
- Proven track record of delivering measurable operational and cost improvements
- Strong stakeholder management, project leadership and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 50-70%
Beneficial
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering or a related discipline
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Project Management certification or equivalent project leadership experience
- Experience working within complex global manufacturing environments
- Understanding of procurement and strategic sourcing processes
- Knowledge of supply chain risk management and supplier recovery planning
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