Supplier Development Manager 2

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Westech Engineering
Provides mobile & permanent water/wastewater treatment, liquid‑solids separation and plant operation services.
Lead supplier qualification, audits, risk mitigation, and strategic supplier development.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT
Office Full-Time
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Design‑Build
Equipment Supply
Installation
Startup
Plant Operations
Mobile & Temporary Treatment
Aftermarket Service
Field Service Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Municipal
Mining
Industrial
Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Liquid/Solids Separation
Potable Water Distribution
Water Storage Facilities
Role
What you would be doing
performance monitoring
supplier development
capacity analysis
supplier audits
sourcing strategy
risk mitigation
  • Implement performance improvement plans and monitor results.
  • Support multi-year supplier development roadmaps in collaboration with Engineering and Operations.
  • Analyze supplier capacity, lead time, and logistics efficiency.
  • Conduct in-depth supplier audits and capability analyses.
  • Recommend sourcing strategies aligned with cost and sustainability goals.
  • Lead the full supplier vetting process, from identification to qualification.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate supplier risks related to quality, delivery, and financial stability.
  • Collaborate with Quality to resolve systemic supplier issues and drive corrective actions.
  • Develop supplier partnerships to enhance innovation and cost competitiveness.
  • Promote sustainable practices and ensure supplier alignment with CSR objectives.
What you bring
bachelor's
8-15 years
purchasing
aws
negotiation
spanish
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.
  • Experience: 8–15 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Manufacturing.
  • Certification for Purchasing, Welding AWS, or Coatings NACE Level I, II, or III
  • Some lifting may be involved (up to 50 lbs.)
  • Bilingual (Spanish) - helpful but not required
  • Proven experience in supplier qualifications, audits, and development projects.
  • May be required to be clean-shaven for proper respiratory equipment.
  • Skilled in negotiation, analytics, and problem-solving.
  • Strong communication skills within the organization with engineers, designers, and PMs
  • Must be able to work at desk computer/phone system.
Benefits
  • Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
  • Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
  • Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability
  • PTO plan and Paid Holidays
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite medical facility
  • Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!
  • Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Born in 1973
Year of founding
The company was established in 1973 in response to increasing demand for water treatment solutions after the U.S. Clean Water Act.
30-year legacy
Experience in the industry
The company has a long-standing reputation for providing reliable water treatment solutions, with a legacy stretching back decades.
  • It has grown into a global specialist headquartered in Salt Lake City, part of Swire Water and backed by ISO‑certified design, build and operations capabilities.
  • Their record spans temporary mobile systems rescuing plants in crisis to turnkey full‑plant EPC projects across mining, industrial, municipal and mineral sectors.
  • They engineer liquid/solids separation, biological treatment and granular filtration systems tailored for industrial, municipal, minerals and water reuse applications.
  • Their portfolio includes legacy products like packaged plants, clarifiers, DAF units, continuous backwash filters, and even dual‑membrane gas holders.
  • An unusual strength lies in rapid-response rental fleets: mobile units that can be deployed instantly during maintenance windows or emergencies.
  • Today their projects span continents—from coal‑ash pond dewatering to municipal upgrades—showing breadth in both scale and geography.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity: Maintaining integrity in everything we do is central to our success.
  • Humility: We believe in the need to respect and learn from others.
  • Endeavor: We relish a challenge and have the resilience to deliver results even when the going is tough.
  • Excellence: If something is to be done, we believe it should be done in the best possible way.
  • Continuity: We believe we can create enduring value for our shareholders and engender the respect and loyalty of employees and the public.
Environment + Sustainability
100% Renewable Electricity
By 2030
All electricity used across operations will come from renewable sources by 2030.
Net-Zero by 2050
Commitment to Sustainability
The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a global benchmark for climate action.
2026 SBTi Approval
Science-Based Targets
Targets will be approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative by 2026, ensuring alignment with climate science.
Zero Waste by 2050
Landfill Diversion Goal
All waste will be diverted from landfills by 2050, promoting circular economy principles.
  • Carbon neutrality target by 2030.
  • Replenish water for all operational withdrawals by 2025.
  • Reduce energy and water use across operations.
  • Turn waste into resource; increase sustainable access to clean water for communities annually.
  • Each employee volunteers over 4 hours per year in communities.
Inclusion & Diversity
3.6/5 Rating
Gender & Diversity
The company's peer reviews on Glassdoor reflect a Gender & Diversity rating of 3.6 out of 5.
2.8/5 vs 4.0/5
Culture Ratings
Women employees rate the company's culture at 2.8/5, compared to men's rating of 4.0/5.
  • Create a diverse and inclusive work environment (company strategy objective).
  • Target to increase women and minorities in leadership roles.
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