Supplier Development & Qualification Manager - Nisku, AB

Location: Nisku
Location:
Nisku, Alberta
Position:
Full time
THE CHALLENGE
The Supplier Development & Qualification Manager plays a critical role in strengthening TURBINE-X's global supply chain by developing, qualifying, and maintaining a high-performing supplier network across Canada and the United States. Supporting our rapidly growing trailer manufacturing operations, this position helps en
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sure we have reliable, technically capable, and quality-approved suppliers ready to meet production demand.
This is a highly collaborative, hands‑on role that combines supplier development, qualification, performance management, and supply chain strategy. Working closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Production, Planning, Logistics, and ERP teams, you'll build supplier resilience by identifying alternate sources, improving supplier performance, maintaining Approved Supplier Lists, and ensuring vendors are fully integrated into our systems. If you enjoy building strong supplier partnerships while improving operational readiness and reducing supply risk, this role is for you.
WHAT
WE'LL OFFER YOU
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Career Growth: Work alongside experienced supply chain leaders while helping shape a world-class supplier development program.
• Safety-First Culture: A workplace where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are fundamental to everything we do.
• Meaningful Work: Help build the supplier network that supports critical modular power projects across North America.
• Values-Driven Team: Join a company that lives its core values:
Be Great. Be Kind. Stand Out. Have Fun. Give Back. Together, We Win.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to strengthen our manufacturing supply chain.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies for critical components, assemblies, and services.
• Coordinate supplier qualification activities, including technical assessments, capability reviews, quality documentation, and commercial readiness.
• Build and maintain long‑term supplier relationships that support production growth and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness, and overall performance.
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives to address performance gaps and reduce supply chain risk.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineering on corrective actions and supplier development plans.
• Track supplier KPIs and communicate performance trends to leadership.
Approved Supplier List & ERP Management
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and ensure supplier information remains accurate and current.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, documentation, certifications, and compliance records.
• Ensure vendor records, part number relationships, and supplier data are properly maintained within ERP.
• Support governance of supplier qualification records and documentation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Engineering to validate technical capabilities and approve new manufacturing sources.
• Work with Procurement and Planning to improve supplier readiness and support production schedules.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Quality, and Supplier Quality Engineering to resolve supplier‑related issues.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives that improve supplier resilience across both Canadian and U.S. operations.
• Support the development of standardized supplier qualification processes and governance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce supply risk, improve supplier readiness, and increase sourcing flexibility.
• Assist in developing long‑term supplier strategies that support company growth.
• Promote continuous improvement throughout the supplier lifecycle.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business,…

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