Supplier Program Manager

Comlux America•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Program Manager – Aerospace Materials is responsible for the end-to-end performance of an assigned portfolio of key aerospace material suppliers. This role is the primary point of accountability for supplier quality, delivery performance, and program execution across active aircraft programs. Working cross-functionally with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Production, the role ensures suppliers meet Comlux's technical, regulatory, quality, and schedule requirements. The Supplier Program Manager proactively manages supplier performance, identifies risks, drives corrective actions, and develops recovery plans to protect aircraft completion schedules. The position is primarily based in an office environment and may require occasional time in an aircraft hangar or production environment. It operates in a fast-paced, high-demand aviation environment and includes extended periods working at a computer, walking between office, hangar, and production areas as needed, and interacting with cross-functional teams in office, shop-floor, and meeting settings.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in aerospace supply chain, supplier quality, procurement, or supplier program management.
Experience managing aerospace material suppliers and supplier performance.
Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 First Article Inspection, FAA conformity, and applicable Part 21 requirements.
Experience with supplier corrective actions, root cause analysis, and 8D problem-solving.
Experience reviewing material certifications, traceability documentation, and flammability test data.
Strong supplier relationship and program management skills.
Ability to manage complex supplier schedules, delivery commitments, and recovery plans.
Knowledge of aerospace quality systems, audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.
Ability to lead supplier discussions, drive accountability, and escalate issues effectively.
Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple suppliers and competing program priorities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.

Responsibilities

Coordinate supplier approval activities, quality assessments, and AS9100 audits.
Manage source inspections and First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
Review supplier certifications, material traceability, and flammability test documentation.
Coordinate supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
Support FAA conformity and applicable Part 21 compliance requirements.
Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier-related quality issues.
Own supplier performance across assigned aircraft programs, including consolidated delivery schedules.
Lead weekly supplier status meetings to review commitments, progress, risks, and open issues.
Track supplier lead times, material availability, and delivery commitments.
Develop and manage supplier visit plans, delivery recovery plans, and escalation strategies.
Maintain quarterly supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, and overall performance.
Identify supply risks and coordinate cross-functional actions to protect production schedules.
Escalate significant supplier performance issues and recovery needs to leadership.