Role Summary The Regional Supplier Development Lead encompasses the same responsibilities as a Supplier Development Engineer, with additional responsibility for leading the regional team.

Responsibilities include improving supplier performance, capability, and competitiveness to support the company’s operational, quality, cost, and sustainability objectives. This role works cross-functionally with Procurement, Quality and Engineering to drive continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and long-term supplier partnerships. Additional responsibilities include providing supplier development related activities in support of assigned Category Management/Divisional team initiatives The overall focus of the role is on leading the team, managing assignments and the completion of activities related to the development and qualification of a key suppliers capability and/or capacity in relation to strategic initiatives.

Most likely, the activity will be proactive in nature however may periodically the role may be required to provide subject matter expertise and resource to reactive actions such as critical root-cause corrective actions.

Responsibilities Coordinate assignments for the team based on inputs from the Supplier Managers and other stakeholders

Ensure open two-way communication between the Supplier Development Engineers and associated stakeholders

Lead supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, cost, capacity, certifications, process development and compliance

Identify underperforming suppliers and create structured improvement plans with explicit KPIs

Conduct supplier assessments, audits,



and capability evaluations and first article samples for new supplier approvals and onboarding.

Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

Act as a key escalation point for supplier performance issues

Build strong, collaborative relationships with strategic and critical suppliers

Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and development programs

Partner with Procurement to support sourcing strategies and supplier segmentation

Support Product Development Lifecycle (PDP), supplier readiness activities, globalization & localization type projects

Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks (quality, supply continuity, financial, regulatory)

Ensure suppliers meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals

Support business continuity and supply chain resilience planning Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field

10+ years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, procurement, or manufacturing

Experience in leading a team or with demonstrated leadership skills

Strong knowledge of supplier performance management and continuous improvement

Experience conducting supplier audits and improvement projects

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred)

Familiarity with ISO standards, quality systems, or regulatory environments

Experience in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, electronics, or industrial sectors

Ability to travel to supplier sites as required

📌 Regional Supplier Development Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Flowserve Corporation
📍 Bengaluru