Director of Supplier Performance

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defence•Warren, MA

23h

About The Position

The Director of Supplier Performance establishes and leads the enterprise supplier performance strategy to ensure supplier quality, delivery, capacity, responsiveness, risk management, and operational excellence support business objectives, customer commitments, and long-term growth initiatives. The role provides strategic leadership for supplier performance management, supplier development, supply continuity, supplier risk management, and cross-functional supply chain execution across the organization. The Director develops supplier performance expectations, governance processes, and continuous improvement strategies in partnership with US NAVY Executive Leadership and leaders in Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management. The position is accountable for the overall health, resilience, and performance of the supply base and for developing organizational capabilities that support operational excellence, business growth, and customer satisfaction. The role leads supplier governance and performance systems, supplier development and capability enhancement, and risk management and continuity programs, with emphasis on casting performance improvement. It also builds and leads a high-performing supplier performance organization, provides recommendations and insights to executive leadership, and develops short- and long-term plans to improve supply base performance, resilience, scalability, and competitiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Operations, or related leadership roles.
Minimum 8 years of leadership experience managing managers, teams, or enterprise supplier performance programs.
Extensive experience leading supplier performance, supplier quality, supplier development, procurement, or supply chain organizations in complex manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams.
Deep knowledge of supplier management, strategic sourcing, manufacturing operations, supply chain planning, and risk management.
Proven experience establishing enterprise supplier governance programs and performance management frameworks.
Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and supply base performance improvement initiatives.
Strong financial acumen and understanding of cost structures, productivity metrics, and business drivers.
Advanced analytical capabilities and experience using data and business intelligence tools to drive decisions.
Ability to influence executive leadership, customers, and strategic suppliers.
Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
Experience managing global supplier networks and complex supply chain environments.
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans.
Strong knowledge of business continuity planning, supplier risk assessment, and compliance requirements.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering Management, Operations, or a related discipline.
APICS/ASCM certification, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the US NAVY Supplier Performance Management strategy aligned with corporate objectives and growth initiatives.
Establish supplier performance governance processes, standards, policies, and accountability mechanisms across the organization.
Lead supplier performance, supplier development, supplier risk management, and supply continuity programs.
Build and lead a high-performing supplier performance organization focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Provide strategic recommendations and performance insights to executive leadership regarding supplier capabilities, risks, and opportunities.
Develop near-term and long-term roadmaps to improve supply base performance, resilience, scalability, and competitiveness.
Establish and oversee supplier scorecards, KPI frameworks, and performance monitoring systems.
Lead executive business reviews with strategic and critical suppliers.
Ensure supplier targets for quality, delivery, responsiveness, capacity, service, and cost are achieved.
Drive supplier accountability through performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and recovery programs.
Monitor supplier performance trends and direct interventions when performance risks exist.
Promote data-driven decisions through supplier analytics and reporting systems.
Lead supplier development initiatives to enhance manufacturing, quality, operational, and technical capabilities.
Ensure strategic suppliers have the capacity, processes, and competencies to support business growth.
Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Engineering during supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding.
Direct supplier capability assessments, operational audits, and maturity evaluations.
Drive supplier adoption of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Establish and maintain supplier risk management and business continuity programs, with emphasis on casting performance improvement.
Identify and mitigate supply disruption risks related to capacity, financial stability, geopolitical events, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
Develop escalation processes and executive response strategies for critical supplier issues.
Ensure continuity-of-supply plans are established for strategic and sole-source suppliers.
Oversee supplier capacity planning and readiness activities supporting business growth and customer demand.
Align sourcing strategies with supplier performance objectives in partnership with Strategic Sourcing and Procurement leadership.
Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, and Planning teams to support production requirements and inventory objectives.
Work with Engineering and Quality to improve supplier processes, product quality, and manufacturability.
Support new product introduction, product transfers, and supplier readiness activities.
Influence organizational priorities and resource allocation to support supplier performance initiatives.
Establish talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability-building strategies.
Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Build strong partnerships with executive stakeholders and strategic suppliers.