Automation Supplier Execution

Job description

The Automation Supplier Execution Lead is accountable for establishing and governing the local technical framework by which external partners deliver operational and capital OT services across GxP manufacturing systems, including but not limited to PCS, MES, PLC, Lab Instrument and SCADA platforms. This role will align with global governance for the technical aspects of supplier relationships, ensuring that master service agreements, quality plans, service agreements, maintenance agreements, partner KPIs, and platform lifecycle commitments are monitored at each site for each local partner. Additionally, this role is responsible for executing and managing the local shared services operating model for OT partners, including local adoptions of enterprise services management and embedded engineering services. Role that this position reports to: Site Automation Head Role/s that report to this position: This role is an individual contributor Responsibilities: 1. Local OT Partner Governance & Shared Service Model Execute against the local framework for OT partners, including strategic platform providers, strategic suppliers and shared service delivery models. Define and monitor roles, responsibilities, and interfaces between partners, shared services, and internal teams to avoid overlap and gaps. Ensure partner governance practices (costings, reviews, escalations, approvals) are consistently monitored. Drive adherence in collaboration with DQ and CSV to GxP, safety, and regulatory expectations in all partner-delivered services and projects. 2. Enterprise Services & Shared Services Structure Monitor the global OT service catalog, SLAs/KPIs, and RACI for internal teams, shared services, and external partners. Coordinate with global and site stakeholders to ensure services are right-sized, sustainable, and cost-effective. Monitor service performance data and drive improvements in reliability, responsiveness, and quality of shared and partner-delivered services. 3. Contracting, MSAs & Project Templates Own and maintain local adoption master service agreements, quality plans, service agreements, and maintenance agreements for strategic OT partners and shared services. Execute project contracting templates for use across all OT platforms and project types. Partner with Above-site E&M, Legal, Procurement, and functional contract owners to ensure contracts clearly define…