Supplier Performance Manager (SPM)

STENA

1d•$88,200 - $127,300

About The Position

As a Supplier Performance Manager (SPM), you will interface with the purchasing and supplier quality teams, and its’ supply base, to improve supplier performance. The role involves deep diving suppliers and its’ sub-tiers to identify risks, drive on-time / on-quality delivery, and industrialization / production readiness. Regular onsite and/or remote follow-up with each assigned supplier will be required, as well as regular reporting to internal and/or external stakeholders and customers. At ST Engineering - MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future. A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering - MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field, 3+ years of experience with a Quality System, and 2+ years materials and/or purchasing and/or lean manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years management or supervisory experience strongly preferred
Ability to travel frequently, as needed

Nice To Haves

Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges
Experienced working in a team environment with project management
Priority management and ability to resolve conflicts (internally & externally)
Ability to negotiate with and persuade others
Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Executive presence and ability to drive successful supplier relationships while representing the company externally
Change management understanding
Team player and ability to coach others
Innovative & solution-oriented
Strong sense of time organization and urgency
Knowledge of aviation manufacturing, supply chain, planning, engineering, and quality concepts; machine, sheet metal, casting, forging, forming, composite, and/or raw material commodities
Strong analytical skill set mandatory; prefer advanced Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint) skills
Familiar with ERP systems (Oracle and/or SAP desired) and SRM
Ability to influence others and lead small teams while also being able to work independently

Responsibilities

Responsible for the assessment, approvals, and monitoring of suppliers
Reports on a regular basis results, risks, projects and general information relative to the suppliers to internal and/or external stakeholders and customers as required
Support the development of suppliers (Supplier Development)
In charge of the implementation of the Supplier Performance management strategy for respective suppliers
Flow down performance targets to suppliers and associated team members
Define Supplier Development key targets based on business requirements and manage their flow down and implementation
Define the Supplier Surveillance Plan and the audit schedule
Monitor and communicate supplier performance actions and plans (risks and mitigation plan, supplier production readiness, etc.)
Implement relevant Supplier Key Performance Indicators to properly monitor supplier performance