Director, Global Advanced Supplier Development

Overview
Legal Entity:
Woodbridge Foam Corporation

Requisition :  3925

Pay Range

About Woodbridge

We are  innovators  using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are  pioneers  in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a  global team  of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are  proud  to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy.

We are a  people centric  organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We  thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What  in it for you?

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan

Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches

Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Role Purpose
Reporting to the VP of Global Procurement, this role will lead the strategic development, capability, and readiness of suppliers in low‑cost‑country and emerging market regions. This role strengthens the global supply base by improving supplier technical maturity, operational performance, and cost competitiveness.

This leader partners closely with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Operations globally, to ensure LCC and emerging market suppliers are capable, scalable, and aligned with company standards for quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

Major Responsibilities And Activities

Conduct market scans in LCC regions and emerging manufacturing hubs to identify potential suppliers with relevant manufacturing competency and capable of becoming long-term strategic partners.

Perform supplier assessments covering manufacturing processes, technical capabilities, quality systems, APQP readiness, financial health and risk exposure.

Work with Engineering to align supplier capability with product requirements and manufacturability needs.

Support global purchasing teams in the development of regional and global commodity strategies, that consider new LCC or emerging market vendors already qualified by the Advanced Supplier Development team, while maintaining an adequate balance across local/regional/overseas sourcing established by Global Purchasing.

Develop and execute supplier improvement strategies and corrective‑action roadmaps.

Analyze supplier cost structures and prepare should‑cost analysis.

Develop strategies to mitigate supply‑chain risks in LCC regions, including capacity constraints, quality gaps, and geopolitical exposure.

Validate capacity, scalability, and ability to support future growth.

Guide new selected suppliers from initial sourcing into mass production to ensure a smooth incorporation and/or transition of supply. Promptly and proactively address any issues or concerns raised.

Drive supplier adoption of best‑in‑class manufacturing practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

Partner with Purchasing to provide technical and operational insights that inform commodity strategies and sourcing decisions.

Partner with Engineering to align supplier capabilities with future product and technology roadmaps.

Promote alignment, communication responsiveness, and supplier leadership commitment.

Lead and develop a geographically dispersed supplier‑development team, ensuring…