Global Supplier Quality & Development Manager

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers’ full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world’s most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more about Rig Technologies products and services, please visit us at https://www.nov.com/about/our-company-structure/rig

Global Supplier Quality & Development Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Global Supplier Quality & Development Manager is responsible for leading the global supplier quality strategy and driving supplier performance improvement across quality, cost, delivery, and lead time. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and key suppliers to enhance supplier capability, reduce risk, and enable sustainable operational excellence.

The position requires strong leadership, technical acumen, and hands-on experience in supplier development, continuous improvement, and cost optimization within a global manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Supplier Quality , Supplier Development, or global manufacturing environment.
- Previous oil & gas industry experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading managers and senior professionals across multi-site or global operations.
- Proven experience defining and implementing enterprise-level supplier quality governance frameworks.
- Experience driving organizational and process transformation initiatives in complex environments.
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and APQP / PPAP methodologies.
- Demonstrated success delivering measurable improvements in quality, cost, and lead time at enterprise scale.
- Experience developing supplier risk management and performance governance models.
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and align cross-functional stakeholders.

Competitive Benefits: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
- Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.