Job Title:  Supplier Development Manager

A Supplier Development Manager is integral to optimizing a company's supply chain by fostering and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. This role involves evaluating and enhancing supplier performance, ensuring quality standards are met, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position will work closely with suppliers to address production issues, negotiate contracts, and implement strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency and delivery performance. You will play a key role in risk management, ensuring that the supply base remains robust and resilient to disruptions, ultimately contributing to the overall competitiveness and success of the organization. This position will lead a team of 3-5 direct reports and report to the Director of Supply Chain

• Supplier Evaluation and Selection:
  • Develop and implement Sourcing Strategy.
  • Research and Identify regional LCR Strategy.
  • Evaluate new and existing suppliers for compatibility with company standards.
  • Conduct supplier audits to drive improvements and ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Performance Improvement:
  • Develop and implement performance improvement plans for suppliers.
  • Manager Supplier Score Card Program.
  • Drive continuous improvement of supplier quality, cycle, and delivery performance through Six Sigma quality tools.
• Contract Negotiation:
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure advantageous terms regarding price, lead time and VMI.
  • Ensure all regulatory and quality requirements are met in supplier agreements.
• Collaboration and Coordination:
  • Work closely with internal teams like procurement, quality assurance, engineering and production to align supplier capabilities with company needs.
  • Lead supplier meetings and workshops to foster strong relationships.
• Risk Management:
  • Understand markets, conditions, trends and risks.
  • Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics and generate reports. Cost, Lead time and Inventory Management, analyze supply chain performance and identify for improvements and implement changes.
  • Address production issues and implement strategies to de-risk operations, reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Due to contracts candidate must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

•      Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10+ years in supplier development, procurement, or supply chain management.
  • Lean six sigma training and experience.
  • Desired Experience in Aerospace manufacturing or other related industries.
  • Contracts and negotiation experience required.
  • Managing Employees.

• Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency in supplier management software.
  • Knowledge of Oracle ERP and Power BI preferred.
• Other: Willingness to travel up to 30% for supplier audits and relationship management.

• Ideal Candidate:

  The ideal candidate is proactive, results-oriented, and possesses strong leadership and mentorship qualities. They should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to analyze supplier performance data and resolve supply chain issues promptly.