Supply Chain Supervisor
Core
Lead purchasing, supplier management, and material readiness to support uninterrupted plant operations and on-time customer delivery in a composite manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain supervisor (purchasing & supplier management)
Builds
Composite components and tooling for aerospace and defense clients
Domain
Manufacturing (composites) + Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, negotiation, ERP systems (JobBOSS, Infor SyteLine), shortage mitigation, team leadership, data-driven decision making, cost reduction, alternative sourcing
Preferred skills
Power BI, program launch support, specification optimization
Responsibilities
Oversee daily purchasing activities and manage purchase orders; Support buyers in pull-ins, push-outs, cancellations, and shortage mitigation; Intervene directly on critical shortages and advanced supplier constraints; Lead supplier customer concerns related to delivery, quality, and capacity; Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQ, and service level commitments; Develop and maintain Long-Term Agreements (LTAs); Partner with Engineering for material cost reduction and alternative sourcing; Supervise purchasing and supply chain personnel; Coach team capability in ERP and procurement strategy; Monitor metrics including material shortages, past-due POs, and rush expenses.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory experience