Principal Supplier Development Lead
Core
Lead supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives for the Global Combat Ships supply chain to enhance capability, resilience, and performance.
Role type
Principal Supplier Development Lead
Builds
Operational excellence and supply chain resilience for mission-critical defence programmes
Domain
Defence, Aerospace, Security
Required skills
Supplier capability assessment, risk management, supplier audits, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, APQP frameworks
Technologies
ISO 9001, AS9100, APQP
Responsibilities
Assess supplier capability and operational readiness, lead performance improvement initiatives, conduct supplier audits and root cause investigations, monitor compliance and risk indicators, collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC