Supplier Lead
Core
Primary point of contact for holistic management of assigned suppliers, driving Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Lead Time performance.
Role type
Supplier Lead (Supply Chain)
Builds
Supplier partnerships and supply chain operational performance
Domain
Manufacturing / Aerospace Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, supplier surveillance, risk mitigation, root cause analysis, corrective action management, purchase order management, supplier selection, supplier development, NPI support, cross-functional collaboration, travel management
Preferred skills
Engineering or technical background, Project or Program Management, Professional certification in Purchasing/Supply Chain, Aerospace industry experience, procurement law knowledge, negotiation experience
Technologies
Standard supply chain systems
Responsibilities
Develop and manage effective supplier relationships, conduct supplier surveillance and performance evaluation, mitigate supply chain risks, manage purchase orders and delivery information, lead problem-solving and corrective actions, support supplier recovery and development initiatives, provide regional expertise for supplier selection and NPI, collaborate across functions and regions, travel to supplier locations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC