Senior Partner Specialist - Taiwan

JOB SUMMARY

The Partner Manager Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing key business partner relationships to ensure performance excellence across SPECIALIZED's product lines. This role works cross-functionally to align supplier strategies with SBC’s business goals, balancing performance, accountability, and sustainability. The Specialist drives continuous improvement, develops long-term strategies with partners, and ensures compliance with governance policies, supporting the implementation of sourcing solutions that prioritize quality, resiliency, and responsibility.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Relationship Management: Act as the primary liaison with assigned suppliers, managing day-to-day interactions and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships.
• Performance Oversight: Drive accountability by regularly reviewing supplier performance in quality, delivery, and compliance for On Time Production to satisfy demand. Identify gaps and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams, including Supply Planning, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management team, Design Engineering, Product team (bike & parts), Compliance, Logistics and Sourcing, to address issues and align supplier expectations.
• Strategic Development: Contribute to long-term partner strategies and continuous improvement initiatives that align with Specialized’s business goals.
• Action Planning and Issue Resolution: Develop and execute targeted action plans to address performance challenges, clearly outlining gaps, actions, and responsible parties for resolution.

WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in partner management, supply chain, or procurement.
• Industry Experience: Experience in the bike industry is a plus.
• Strong ability to synthesize information and present clear summaries of issues, including identifying gaps, recommended actions, and responsible parties.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working closely with teams in Supply Planning, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Sourcing.
• Familiarity with governance and compliance tracking.
• Personal Qualities: Dynamic and open-minded, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

LOCATION

Taichung-Taiwan, business travel to vendors when there is a need (Cambodia, Hochi-Minh-Vietnam, Shenzhen-China or Xiamen)