About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
11
The Team: We are seeking an experienced Research Manager to lead a global team of research analysts responsible for identifying and validating supply chain relationships across the automotive ecosystem. This role will set the research direction, strengthen methodologies, and ensure consistent, high-quality outputs across for the Procurement Intelligence research team. You will join a talented and intellectually curious team of analysts working creatively to build objective insights that automotive procurement and risk stakeholders rely on.
S&P Global has recently announced (https://press.spglobal.com/2025-04-29-S-P-Global-Announces-Intent-to-Separate-Mobility-Segment-into-Standalone-Public-Company) the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility .
Responsibilities and Impact:
Define and execute the research approach and methodologies used to identify and validate suppliers and supply chain relationships across the automotive ecosystem.
Lead and develop a distributed team of research analysts across multiple time zones, setting priorities, managing workloads, and ensuring timely delivery against SLAs and project timelines.
Establish research best practices (source triangulation, confidence scoring, documentation standards, audit trails, and escalation paths) to ensure consistency, repeatability, and defensibility of outputs.
Guide analysts on data sources and collection strategies, including how to select, evaluate, and triangulate sources to validate supplier relationships and trading activity.
Implement quality assurance (QA) and continuous improvement, including regular calibration sessions, spot checks, root-cause reviews of defects, and coaching to reduce rework and improve accuracy over time.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, product/development, and commercial teams to align research outputs with platform requirements, client needs, and go-to-market messaging.
Identify new research opportunities that expand coverage and support business growth.
Support customer-facing engagements as needed, including methodology discussions, research readouts, and responding to client inquiries regarding data provenance and validation logic.
What We're Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
5+ years of experience in research management, competitive intelligence, supply chain research, or a related role-preferably tied to automotive or global supply chains.
Proven experience managing distributed teams (multiple time zones), including performance management, coaching, and operational execution.
Demonstrated ability to design research methods and translate ambiguous questions into structured workflows, measurable outputs, and clear analyst instructions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present research findings and defend methodology to internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Strong understanding of automotive supply chain structures and/or procurement processes (supplier tiers, sourcing, localization, capacity constraints, and operational risk concepts).
Domain expertise in Electronics & Semiconductor Systems, Powertrain & Chassis Systems, or Interior & Cabin Systems
Experience partnering with technical teams to operationalize research outputs into scalable datasets.
Background in supplier discovery/validation using a mix of primary/secondary research (e.g., interviews, industry publications, trade data, corporate filings, customs/shipping signals).
Experience building or managing quality programs (QA frameworks, rubrics, confidence scoring, SOPs, training curricula).
Track record of publishing research (reports, briefings, client deliverables) or presenting insights to procurement, supply chain, risk, or executive audiences.
Familiarity with global trade and compliance concepts relevant to automotive sourcing (e.g., sanctions/export controls exposure, country-of-origin considerations, forced labor screening workflows).
Master's degree (MBA or related) is a plus.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $91,805 to $181,560 Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click Here (http://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries)
About S&P Global Mobility
At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility .
What's In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
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RESECH103.2 - Middle Management Tier II (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 326237
Posted On: 2026-03-06
Location: Virtual, United Kingdom
