Supplier Development Manager

Job Description About us At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about and how we can. ExxonMobil's affiliates in India ExxonMobil's affiliates have offices in India in Bengaluru, Mumbai and the National Capital Region. ExxonMobil's affiliates in India supporting the Product Solutions business engage in the marketing, sales and distribution of performance as well as specialty products across chemicals and lubricants businesses. The India planning teams are also embedded with global business units for business planning and analytics. ExxonMobil's LNG affiliate in India supporting the upstream business provides consultant services for other ExxonMobil upstream affiliates and conducts LNG market-development activities. The Global Business Center - Technology Center provides a range of technical and business support services for ExxonMobil's operations around the globe. ExxonMobil strives to make a positive contribution to the communities where we operate and its affiliates support a range of education, health and community-building programs in India. Read more about our To know more about ExxonMobil in India, visit and the . Job will be based at Bangalore, Whitefield office ( WFO) for 5 days in a week. What role you will play in team Identify and develop capable & reliable emerging market supplier. Facilitate EM technical specialists in the qualification exercise/initiative. Communicate to Business Line to consider inviting emerging market suppliers to bid. Generate business value by utilizing these suppliers to maximize market competition for the Business Line. What you will do - Identify potential capable and reliable suppliers by projects experience, internal and external networks and market research across Asia Pacific market - Conduct supplier pre-screening through sending questionnaires, follow with potential site visit(s) to verify supplier's engineering, fabrication capability, experience and quality management system in meeting international standards and EM's requirements. - Regional market expert, research & synthesize long term market trends, alert Category Manager for trends in their area. - Understand emerging market development & utilize market intelligence to support sourcing strategies - Early engagement with internal business partners including regional project, maintenance, & sites to support planning, commercial strategy development & GS requirements - Evaluate and recommend suppliers for Business Line consideration - Provide supplier intelligence on new leaders in technology (driving innovation for our business) - Coordinate research of new suppliers in their region with Global Supplier List Analyst/Lead - Identify the correct supplier, contact information & initiate conversations in order to validate supplier capabilities - Evaluate and recommend top-tier suppliers through pre-screening for Business Line's consideration and technical specialists for technical qualification. - Facilitate supplier's technical qualification by providing logistic supports, scheduling and collecting data and information required by technical specialists prior the qualification trip. Jointly participate in technical review and provide post qualification follow-up to ensure gaps closure if any/necessary. - Market & promote Global Sourcing Service offerings. - Maintain Supplier relationship to ensured preferred treatment (top relationships owned by CMs) - Leverage relationship with suppliers during post order phase Manage escalations - Support & operationalize category strategies Monitor key supplier performance and support SPM team to get it captured About you Required Skills & Qualifications: - Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in project procurement or supplier identification/development - bachelor's degree in Engineering mechanical/electrical/chemical/industrial/production (or similar) (MBA/Master in Engr - added advantage) - Knowledge of EPC processes and Engineering & fabrication equipments - Good experience in engineered equipments - Strong Knowledge of supplier base across Asia Pacific focused on Oil & Gas sector commodities - Good analytical and presentation skills - Project management skills able to effectively work with cross-functional teams - Good communication at multiple levels of the organization - Ability to drive market opportunities through a willingness to pursue new and creative approach to overcome barriers - Good understanding of emerging markets - Supplier management process - Hands-on experience of supplier development - May require domestic and international travels Your benefits An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you: - Competitive compensation - Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits - Retirement benefits - Global networking & cross-functional opportunities - Annual vacations & holidays - Day care assistance program - Training and development program - Tuition assistance program - Workplace flexibility policy - Relocation program - Transportation facility Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Company's eligibility guidelines. 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