Supply Chain Program Manager III
Core
Supply chain owner responsible for converting program demand and design into executable sourcing strategies to deliver materials on time and on budget in a high-rate manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior Program Manager, Supply Chain
Builds
End-to-end supplier lifecycle, bid packages, competitive source selection events, and dual-sourcing strategies for aerospace manufacturing.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing, high-rate production, supply chain management
Required skills
Sourcing strategy, supplier qualification and onboarding, contract negotiation, make/buy trade studies, capacity validation, dual-sourcing, cost modeling, data analysis, AI/automation adoption
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt+), international/global sourcing, should-cost modeling, capital investment planning, export control compliance
Technologies
MRP/ERP systems, EDI/TMS, supplier portals, AI-driven procurement tools, data dashboards
Responsibilities
Build comprehensive bid packages with technical and commercial terms; qualify and onboard new suppliers; drive supplier readiness through PPAP and capability studies; execute dual/tri-source strategies; negotiate contracts and manage long-term agreements; embed with engineering teams for design reviews and production planning; define requirements for AI-driven procurement automation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
