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We are seeking a highly motivated Supplier Performance Management (SPM) Team Manager to lead the Mexico-based Supplier Performance team supporting new vehicle program launches and ongoing production for Volvo Cars North America. The role is accountable for supplier quality, delivery performance, manufacturing readiness, risk mitigation, and the consistent execution of supplier development activities across assigned suppliers and commodities.

What you'll do

People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the Mexico Supplier Performance Management team, setting clear expectations and ensuring alignment with regional and business priorities.
- Establish individual development plans, conduct regular one-to-one meetings, provide timely feedback, and support performance management and succession planning.
- Build a culture of accountability, transparency, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage workload, staffing needs, travel priorities, and resource allocation according to supplier and program risk.




- Develop the team’s technical capability in supplier quality, manufacturing, launch readiness, problem-solving, and stakeholder management.

Supplier Performance Management
- Own supplier performance execution for assigned suppliers, including quality, delivery, capacity, manufacturing readiness, and launch performance.
- Identify supplier risks early and ensure effective containment, corrective action, escalation, and recovery plans.
- Lead resolution of major supplier quality incidents and delivery constraints using disciplined problem-solving and sustainable corrective actions.
- Ensure appropriate use of supplier escalation processes, including Controlled Shipping and management-level escalation when required.
- Support sourcing decisions and supplier selection through manufacturing capability assessments, risk reviews, and readiness input.

Program Launch and Industrialization
- Ensure supplier readiness for new vehicle

📌 SPM Team Manager Mexico (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Volvo
📍 Ciudad de México