Supplier Quality Global Commodity Lead

Description

The Role:
The Global Commodity Lead (GCL) provides strategic, proactive, and systemic leadership across overhead systems, serving as the technical interface between Purchasing, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and the supply base. This role drives sourcing alignment, product and process readiness, and global quality strategy across the full commodity lifecycle.

What You'll Do:

Lead global strategy and technical alignment for overhead systems across engineering, purchasing, and suppliers

Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation, advancing key activities earlier in the GVDP timeline

Establish and continuously improve supplier quality requirements, standards, and corporate guidelines

Lead global read-across (GRA) and cross-program learning to prevent recurrence and improve robustness

Enable effective supplier industrialization, launch readiness, and long-term process capability

Drive enterprise-level improvements in warranty, SPPS, and manufacturing cost through structured initiatives

Promote scalable continuous improvement frameworks across regions and the supply base systemically

Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering preferred); equivalent experience considered

5+ years in engineering, manufacturing, or quality leadership roles

Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, processes, and product development

Proficiency in GD&T, validation methods, and statistical problem-solving

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, global teams and manage complex initiatives

Strong communication, influence, and technical judgment

Ability to travel up to 50%

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Advanced degree in Engineering or Business
OEM or Tier 1 automotive experience
Experience with APQP/PPAP, DFSS, DMAIC, and Lean systems
Direct experience with overhead systems

High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.

Strong oral, written and presentation skills.

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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