Lead, Supplier Excellence

Amentum•Richmond, VA

3d•$125,000•Remote

About The Position

The Lead, Supplier Excellence is a strategic leader responsible for transforming the global supply base into a source of competitive advantage. This role architects and governs a world-class supplier performance framework that drives innovation, risk resilience, operational excellence, and end-to-end visibility across a complex international network. This leader moves the organization from reactive supplier management to predictive, data-driven performance intelligence—ensuring the supply base accelerates growth, protects continuity, and advances enterprise objectives. This position is remote-telework. US Citizenship is required to apply.

Requirements

Typically, 8+ years progressive experience in supplier performance and supplier management leadership, within supplier management and procurement area, with bachelor’s degree
Experience managing global supplier bases across multiple regions.
Experience implementing supplier governance and performance frameworks.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives at scale.
US Citizenship is required to apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital supply chain platforms or supplier portals.
Knowledge of geopolitical risk and supply chain resilience modeling.
MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent operational excellence certification.

Responsibilities

Design and lead a standardized global supplier performance governance model.
Develop KPI architecture (quality, cost, service, ESG, innovation metrics).
Implement predictive analytics and AI-enabled performance dashboards.
Drive root cause resolution and structured corrective action programs.
Lead executive-level supplier performance reviews.
Establish multi-tier supplier visibility (Tier 1–N mapping).
Develop geopolitical, financial, and operational risk monitoring frameworks.
Lead scenario planning, stress testing, and contingency strategy development.
Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams on digital supply risk mitigation.
Launch structured supplier innovation programs and joint business planning.
Develop incentive structures that reward performance acceleration and innovation.
Identify cost transformation, sustainability, and technology opportunities within the supply base.
Position suppliers as strategic partners, not transactional vendors.
Support implementation of supplier portals and performance management platforms.
Establish real-time dashboards and control-tower visibility.
Drive integration across ERP, P2P, and risk intelligence systems.
Automate reporting workflows and improve data integrity.
Champion digital tools that enhance transparency and decision speed.