The Supplier Development Specialist interacts with the Sourcing, Product Management and Quality Departments along with SRI’s Global Supply Chain Partners to support Supplier, Sourcing, Development and Quality Improvement programs. The SDD leads the Supplier Development Team by providing oversight, guidance and management to assure the onboarding of new potential suppliers is effectively executed. The SDS assures the deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process requirements are understood, followed and practiced by all suppliers. The SDM is the hands-on Field Liaison and Leader between all SRI Global Suppliers and SRI Sourcing, Purchasing and Quality Departments.  Responsibilities