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Supplier Development Specialist - Remote

Posted 2 days ago
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Full Time
USA

Overview

The Supplier Development Specialist supports the Product Engineering team in driving sourcing excellence, supplier capability, and cost optimization across Resident’s global manufacturing network. This role blends procurement discipline with hands-on product development support — ensuring suppliers meet expectations for quality, delivery, and continuous improvement while enabling efficient launch of new designs.

In Short

  • Partner with Product Engineering, Quality, and Procurement teams to align suppliers with design, material, and performance requirements for new product development.
  • Support sourcing initiatives, including supplier qualification, capability audits, and onboarding of new vendors.
  • Track and improve supplier KPIs including cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
  • Conduct cost analyses, identify savings opportunities, and support COGS reduction projects.
  • Manage prototype orders, samples, and pilot production builds with all suppliers.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supplier issues affecting production, quality, or schedule.
  • Maintain documentation and reporting related to supplier evaluations, corrective actions, and improvement plans.
  • Assist in contract reviews, ensuring supplier terms align with performance expectations and project goals.
  • Contribute to standardization and best practices for supplier engagement within the Product Engineering function.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier management in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and understanding of cost drivers in manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with engineering and quality teams.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Comfortable traveling domestically and internationally to supplier sites as needed.
  • Proficiency in ERP and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.), preferred.

Benefits

  • Remote-first workplace (since 2016!)
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual bonus potential
  • Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
  • HSA company contributions
  • 401K with company match component
  • “Take what you need” PTO
  • Wellness benefits
  • WFH office and cell phone/internet stipend
  • A FREE MATTRESS plus an awesome Friends and Family discount!

Resident

Resident

Resident Home is a leading company in the Direct-to-Consumer mattress and home furnishings sector, known for its innovative brands such as Nectar Sleep, Dreamcloud, Awara, and Level Sleep. Founded in 2016, Resident has successfully catered to diverse sleep preferences, boasting over 2 million satisfied customers. The company emphasizes a data-driven approach while prioritizing personal connections with customers, treating each one as part of the Resident family. With a remote-first culture and a global team, Resident is dedicated to creating inspiring products that enhance the home experience and promote affordable, quality sleep.

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