Supplier Partnership & Development | Sr. Supplier Development Manager
Core
Lead end-to-end supplier development and onboarding for assigned commodities, driving improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) while strengthening the global supply chain footprint.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Manager
Builds
Global supply chain footprint and supplier qualification pipelines
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and global supply chain
Required skills
Supplier assessment and industrial maturity evaluation, Strategic action plan development, Cross-functional team leadership, Gated management process refinement, Urgent onboarding execution, Aerospace manufacturing process knowledge (sheet metal, casting, machining, composites, forging), QMS expertise (AS9100/ISO 9001/IATF 16949), Data analysis and reporting, Lean manufacturing principles, Project management
Preferred skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), Deep understanding of aerospace global supply chain complexities
Technologies
AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Lean manufacturing tools
Responsibilities
Identify and assess potential suppliers for industrial maturity and technical capabilities, Develop and execute strategic action plans to address supplier gaps, Influence cross-functional teams for successful supplier qualification, Refine and scale the Supplier Development gated management process, Lead end-to-end action plans for urgent supplier onboarding needs, Conduct deep assessments of supplier capabilities and business health
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
